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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) stood at $2,669 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) increased by +70.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($5,775 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($1,240 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.0%), 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 Peru (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) amounted to $1,428 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,435 per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($2,810 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($1,363 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 Bolivia (+1.5%), 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 Peru

In 2022, the amount of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) imported into Peru reached 847 tons, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) expanded slightly to $2.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. Colombia (229.1 tons)
2. Egypt (150.4 tons)
3. China (109.3 tons)
4. United States (94.6 tons)
5. India (82.1 tons)
6. Brazil (50.6 tons)
7. Chile (32.0 tons)
8. Spain (28.5 tons)
9. Germany (19.3 tons)
10. South Korea (14.4 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) decreased by -85% to 27 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 248 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organic surface-active agents (excluding soap, anionic, cationic, non-ionic) plummeted to $39K in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $300K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Bolivia (12.9 tons)
2. Ecuador (7.9 tons)
3. Chile (6.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform