MERCOSUR: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR cellulose fibrecement sheet market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exported in MERCOSUR shrank to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Colombia represented the largest exporter of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%). Chile (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Colombia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Colombia and Brazil increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

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

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 under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported in MERCOSUR fell significantly to X tons, declining by X% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador was the largest importer of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%), Chile (X%), Argentina (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Suriname (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellulose fibrecement sheet imports into Ecuador stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Peru (X%), Suriname (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay 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 Ecuador (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.) and Suriname (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, Ecuador ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Ecuador totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform