MERCOSUR: Polyacetals Market 2024

Polyacetals Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR polyacetals market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Polyacetals Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, polyacetals production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polyacetals Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of polyacetals in primary forms exported in MERCOSUR fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyacetals exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of polyacetals in primary forms. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest polyacetals supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

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 from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Polyacetals Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of polyacetals in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, polyacetals imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase 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 2016 indices. 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 years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Argentina (X%). Uruguay (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported polyacetals in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

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 continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform