MERCOSUR: Market for Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl) 2024

Market Size for Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl) in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) reduced modestly to $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl) in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl)

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) declined to X tons in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) fell slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Venezuela was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Venezuela (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and Venezuela ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Venezuela totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Imports of Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl)

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, approx. X tons of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) were imported in MERCOSUR; dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) reduced sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Argentina (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform