MERCOSUR: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR non-cellular polypropylene film market reduced to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the major exporters of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip in 2022, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Ecuador (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%). Argentina (X tons) and Chile (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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Peru ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Colombia ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-cellular polypropylene film imports in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together recording X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polypropylene film importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Venezuela ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

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