MERCOSUR: Table Knife Market 2024

Table Knife Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR table knife market rose remarkably to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Knife Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, table knife production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Knife Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of table knives exported in MERCOSUR contracted to X units, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table knife exports contracted to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Brazil (X units), together recording X% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table knives exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest table knife supplier in MERCOSUR.

In Brazil, table knife exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Table Knife Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, overseas purchases of table knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table knife imports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X units) represented the key importer of table knives, generating X% of total imports. Colombia (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Paraguay (X units), Argentina (X units), Peru (X units) and Chile (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X units) took a little share of total imports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table knives imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Argentina (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Peru and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Paraguay (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Paraguay ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2022, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform