MERCOSUR: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) dominates plastics structure, together making up X% of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

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

Among the main exporting countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton 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 Peru ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) 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.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics soared to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Chile (X%). The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Paraguay and Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru and Colombia 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Brazil, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics 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 Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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