MERCOSUR: Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2024

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR saturated acyclic hydrocarbons market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the eighth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports in MERCOSUR rose markedly to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporter of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imported in MERCOSUR dropped remarkably to X tons, declining by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the main importer of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Brazil, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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