MERCOSUR: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2024

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR calcareous building stone market fell to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, calcareous building stone production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of calcareous building stone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) represented the largest exporter of calcareous building stone, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Argentina was also the fastest-growing in terms of the calcareous building stone exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Argentina (X p.p.) and Colombia (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, Argentina ($X) remains the largest calcareous building stone supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Argentina, calcareous building stone exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Argentina ($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%).

Calcareous Building Stone Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of calcareous building stone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the calcareous building stone imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (X%) and Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Venezuela saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest calcareous building stone importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Venezuela ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decline. 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 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

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

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