MERCOSUR: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip reduced to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented the key exporters of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was 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.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. The total import volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, namely Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Argentina, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Peru (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ecuador (X%). Venezuela (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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