MERCOSUR: Market for Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine 2024

Exports of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine in MERCOSUR reduced remarkably to X tons, declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) represented the key exporter of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine, comprising X% of total exports. Peru (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%).

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Chile (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil prevails in methionine structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%). Chile (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Argentina (X%), Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina 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 Brazil and Argentina increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($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, with an increase of 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 reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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