MERCOSUR: Market for Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2024

Market Size for Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for wood pellets and other agglomerates reduced modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports in MERCOSUR

Wood pellets and other agglomerates exports surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pellets and other agglomerates exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest wood pellets and other agglomerates supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth 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, wood pellets and other agglomerates export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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.

Imports of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pellets and other agglomerates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons) was the largest importer of wood pellets and other agglomerates, creating X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Paraguay (X%) and Chile (X%). Venezuela (X tons) and Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Uruguay increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Peru (X%), Venezuela (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Venezuela and Peru increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the 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 Peru ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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