Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil
4. Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $2,108 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $2,820 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,876 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($797 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In March 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $1,570 per ton, with a decrease of -10.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from March 2021 to March 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on March 2022 figures, export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) decreased by -10.5% against February 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2021 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,754 per ton in February 2022, and then dropped in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In March 2022, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($6,333 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($980 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2021 to March 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) increased by 3.2% to 3.2K tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) expanded modestly to $6.8M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 4.3% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) to Brazil in 2022:

1. Belgium (794.3 tons)
2. Uruguay (646.4 tons)
3. United States (586.8 tons)
4. India (298.8 tons)
5. Germany (228.7 tons)
6. Netherlands (151.3 tons)
7. United Kingdom (132.4 tons)
8. Egypt (112.6 tons)
9. Spain (111.8 tons)

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) in Brazil

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) decreased by -26.6% to 2.4K tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) totaled $4.1M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Organic Surface-Active Agents (Excl. Soap, Anionic, Cationic, Non-Ionic) from Brazil in 2022:

1. Argentina (1453.5 tons)
2. Colombia (530.1 tons)
3. Bolivia (143.7 tons)
4. Paraguay (118.4 tons)
5. Peru (61.3 tons)
6. Mexico (49.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform