MERCOSUR: Natural Polymers Market 2024

Natural Polymers Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR natural polymers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Natural Polymers Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, natural polymers production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Polymers Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms were exported in MERCOSUR; growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural polymers exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) represented the main exporter of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms, generating X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to natural polymers exports from Chile stood at X%. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), Peru (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (X p.p.), Ecuador (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest natural polymers supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, natural polymers imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the key importer of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms, generating X% of total imports. Chile (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Chile ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform