MERCOSUR: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank modestly to $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports in MERCOSUR

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Peru (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Guyana (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons), Suriname (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Guyana (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guyana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Colombia ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while Guyana ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Suriname (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform