MERCOSUR: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for plastic hoses and hose fittings dropped modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 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.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the sixth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastic hoses and hose fittings, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the key exporters of plastic hoses and hose fittings, together mixing up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest plastic hose and hose fitting supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Chile and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Peru, 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of plastic hoses and hose fittings in MERCOSUR fell to X tons, declining by X% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) was the major importer of plastic hoses and hose fittings in MERCOSUR, achieving X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key 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, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic hoses and hose fittings in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

In Brazil, plastic hose and hose fitting imports 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 Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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