MERCOSUR: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports in MERCOSUR dropped sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) represented the main exporter of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms, committing X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%).

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Colombia (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports fell markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the major importer of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms, committing X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Peru (X%) and Colombia (X%).

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.), Brazil (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Brazil, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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