MERCOSUR: Metal Washer Market 2024

Metal Washer Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel washers exported in MERCOSUR fell to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal washer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Peru (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Chile (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal washer exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Brazil, metal washer 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Washer Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of iron or steel washers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal washer imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the largest importer of iron or steel washers, creating X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%), Argentina (X%), Peru (X%) and Ecuador (X%). Paraguay (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of iron or steel washers. At the same time, Colombia (X%), Argentina (X%), Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Colombia (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, metal washer imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) 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 more modest paces of growth.

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