MERCOSUR: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR articles of fiber cement market was estimated at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in MERCOSUR

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exported in MERCOSUR reduced to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared 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, articles of fiber cement exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) was the main exporter of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, creating X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ecuador (X%). The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%), Brazil (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest articles of fiber cement supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with an X% share.

In Colombia, articles of fiber cement 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 Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Chile ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports in MERCOSUR

Articles of fiber cement imports contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador represented the largest importer of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%), Chile (X%), Argentina (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Suriname (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of fiber cement imports into Ecuador stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Suriname (X%), Argentina (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Paraguay (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ecuador (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.) and Suriname (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Ecuador, articles of fiber cement imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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