MERCOSUR: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR calcium carbonate market dropped to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, calcium carbonate production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the major exporter of calcium carbonate in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the calcium carbonate exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Ecuador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Peru, Colombia and Ecuador saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of calcium carbonate increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) represented the largest importers of calcium carbonate in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Chile (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Uruguay (X%). Argentina (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($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.

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