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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $1,754 per ton, declining by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,582 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,998 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,005 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $1,245 per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 39%. The export price peaked at $2,333 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($2,429 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($1,202 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the amount of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) imported into Chile rose markedly to 2.7K tons, with an increase of 13% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 93%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $4.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -26.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $6.4M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Argentina (732.3 tons)
2. United States (538.0 tons)
3. Uruguay (442.4 tons)
4. South Korea (273.7 tons)
5. China (220.7 tons)
6. Colombia (137.5 tons)
7. Spain (69.1 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) exported from Chile expanded rapidly to 885 tons, increasing by 14% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 237% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) rose remarkably to $1.1M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 140%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Argentina (752.9 tons)
2. Ecuador (74.5 tons)
3. Peru (43.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform