MERCOSUR: Malt Market 2024

Malt Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the MERCOSUR malt market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Malt Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, malt production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Malt Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of malt were exported in MERCOSUR; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, malt exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Malt Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of malt decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, malt imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Venezuela (X%). Paraguay (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (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. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Peru (X%) and Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Paraguay increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported malt in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

In Brazil, malt imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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