MERCOSUR: Antibiotic Market 2024

Antibiotic Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR antibiotic market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Antibiotic Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, antibiotic production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Antibiotic Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of antibiotics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antibiotic exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to antibiotic exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, antibiotic exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Antibiotic Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of antibiotics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antibiotic imports expanded markedly 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Chile and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Colombia (X p.p.), Ecuador (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antibiotics in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Brazil, antibiotic imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 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 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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