Latin America and the Caribbean: Antimony Market 2024

Antimony Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American antimony market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, antimony production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Antimony Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, exports of antimony in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, antimony exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) represented the major exporter of antimony, comprising X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%) and Bolivia (X%).

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the antimony exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) and Bolivia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mexico (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bolivia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

In Peru, antimony exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bolivia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Antimony Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, antimony imports in Latin America and the Caribbean dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antimony imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the major importer of antimony, generating X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mexico (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.), Ecuador (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and the Dominican Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mexico saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

In Brazil, antimony imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ecuador (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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