MERCOSUR: Adhesive Bandage Market 2024

Adhesive Bandage Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR adhesive bandage market stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Adhesive Bandage Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, adhesive bandage production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Adhesive Bandage Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of adhesive bandages increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, adhesive bandage exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the main exporter of adhesive bandages, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest adhesive bandage supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, adhesive bandage exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%).

Adhesive Bandage Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of adhesive bandages in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, adhesive bandage imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented the largest importers of adhesive bandages in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Argentina (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Ecuador (X%). Uruguay (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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