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

Contents:

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

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

In November 2022, the average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $3,920 per ton, falling by -24.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 an increase of 40% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,170 per ton. From October 2022 to November 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($6,636 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,900 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2021 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In November 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $1,360 per ton, falling by -13.1% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 38% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,833 per ton in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to November 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($3,474 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($1,255 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2021 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+1.6%), 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 Mexico

In 2022, approx. 8.4K tons of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) were imported into Mexico; surging by 1.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) expanded markedly to $23M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

1. United States (5.9K tons)
2. Germany (1.6K tons)
3. France (0.2K tons)

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic), when their volume decreased by -7.4% to 3K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 99%.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) fell to $4.7M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +76.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 76%.

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

1. United States (2409.1 tons)
2. Guatemala (377.0 tons)
3. Costa Rica (117.6 tons)
4. Dominican Republic (41.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform