MERCOSUR: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR worked slate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Worked Slate Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, worked slate production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of worked slate decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, worked slate exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of worked slate, namely Brazil, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the worked slate exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, worked slate exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of worked slate were imported in MERCOSUR; which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Chile decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Ecuador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uruguay (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ecuador (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, worked slate import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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