MERCOSUR: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR activated natural mineral products market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in MERCOSUR

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports in MERCOSUR

Activated natural mineral products exports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Peru (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest activated natural mineral products supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Chile, activated natural mineral products exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of activated natural mineral products increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the key importers of activated natural mineral products, together constituting X% of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest activated natural mineral products importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, activated natural mineral products import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Paraguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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