MERCOSUR: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the MERCOSUR matches market was finally on the rise to reach $X after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Matches Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, matches production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Matches Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of matches decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, matches exports declined remarkably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Peru lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Matches Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of matches imported in MERCOSUR reduced to X tons, dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Peru (X tons), distantly followed by Paraguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented the key importers of matches, together making up X% of total imports. Guyana (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, Chile, Guyana and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform