MERCOSUR: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR ceramic tile market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, ceramic tile production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported in MERCOSUR; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports reached $X in 2022. The total export 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) was the major exporter of ceramic tiles, generating X% of total exports. Peru (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%). Colombia (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic tiles exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Peru (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Colombia ($X per square meter) and Brazil ($X per square meter), while Argentina ($X per square meter) and Peru ($X per square meter) were 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported in MERCOSUR; dropping by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X square meters), distantly followed by Peru (X square meters), Colombia (X square meters), Argentina (X square meters), Ecuador (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters), Uruguay (X square meters) and Suriname (X square meters) were the major importers of ceramic tiles, together creating X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic tiles in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Chile, ceramic tile imports increased at an average annual rate of X% 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).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per square meter), while Suriname ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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