MERCOSUR: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR non-cellular polystyrene film market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported in MERCOSUR; standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the major exporters of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip in 2022, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

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

Among the main exporting countries, Ecuador, 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

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip in MERCOSUR declined remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the largest importers of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip, together constituting X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polystyrene film importing markets in MERCOSUR were Colombia ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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