Latin America and the Caribbean: Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Market 2020

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the hot-rolled plate or sheet market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the hot-rolled plate or sheet market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills produced in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of hot-rolled plate or sheet production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, exports of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, hot-rolled plate or sheet exports stood at $X in 2017. The hot-rolled plate or sheet exports continue to indicate a mild deduction. Over the period under review, the hot-rolled plate or sheet exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons), together mixed up X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Colombia (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills exports. At the same time, El Salvador (+X%) and Guatemala (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, El Salvador emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Costa Rica and Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest hot-rolled plate or sheet supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

In Brazil, hot-rolled plate or sheet exports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+X% per year) and Guatemala (-X% per year).

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The hot-rolled plate or sheet export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Colombia ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, hot-rolled plate or sheet imports in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the hot-rolled plate or sheet imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hot-rolled plate or sheet imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico was the major importer of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together constituting X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Panama (X tons), Colombia (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to hot-rolled plate or sheet imports into Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Honduras (+X%), the Dominican Republic (+X%), Bolivia (+X%), Argentina (+X%), Ecuador (+X%), Peru (+X%), Panama (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Chile (+X%) and Guatemala (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Honduras emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Colombia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of the Dominican Republic (-X%), Ecuador (-X%), Peru (-X%), Honduras (-X%), Chile (-X%), Argentina (-X%), Brazil (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The hot-rolled plate or sheet import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Mexico ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) and Guatemala ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform