MERCOSUR: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market 2024

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Venezuela (X tons) was the main exporter of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures, mixing up X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Venezuela (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Venezuela ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ecuador dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Ecuador increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Ecuador (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Ecuador, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Ecuador stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

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