MERCOSUR: Silicon Dioxide Market 2024

Silicon Dioxide Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR silicon dioxide market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Silicon Dioxide Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, silicon dioxide production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Silicon Dioxide Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of silicon dioxide were exported in MERCOSUR; dropping by X% on 2021. Total exports indicated a notable 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, silicon dioxide exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports 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.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, silicon dioxide exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; 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 Paraguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Silicon Dioxide Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of silicon dioxide were imported in MERCOSUR; increasing by X% against the year before. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, silicon dioxide imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importer of silicon dioxide in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%), Argentina (X%) and Peru (X%). Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%), Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, silicon dioxide 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: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Peru ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were 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 more modest paces of growth.

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