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Brazil Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports
In 2023, acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Brazil declined remarkably to 178K tons, falling by -37.2% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked at 521K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons exports shrank remarkably to $246M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $665M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Acyclic Hydrocarbons in Brazil (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 169 | 134 | 84.5 | 87.1 | 75.1 | 76.5 | 71.1 | 35.8 | 105 | 183 | 119 |
| China | 22.1 | 6.2 | 22.5 | 34.3 | 123 | 142 | 72.3 | 26.3 | 75.6 | 59.2 | 53.4 |
| Argentina | 89.8 | 54.1 | 15.6 | 13.3 | 30.7 | 22.2 | 37.0 | 15.0 | 48.4 | 40.0 | 22.9 |
| Mexico | 160 | 194 | 89.2 | 37.0 | 32.8 | 33.5 | 31.7 | 19.0 | 38.9 | 53.9 | 21.5 |
| Netherlands | 13.1 | 18.4 | 19.1 | 7.6 | 31.5 | 5.0 | 38.9 | 2.3 | 16.9 | 3.6 | 10.6 |
| South Korea | 44.3 | 42.0 | 25.8 | 37.7 | 74.9 | 88.4 | 75.8 | 28.7 | 49.9 | 23.0 | 6.9 |
| Belgium | N/A | 13.4 | 9.5 | 5.0 | 26.3 | 1.8 | 24.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 |
| Colombia | 127 | 130 | 62.1 | 23.1 | 12.9 | 2.6 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Others | 39.1 | 37.8 | 48.5 | 34.8 | 38.2 | 22.4 | 56.0 | 28.6 | 53.7 | 23.9 | 5.1 |
| Total | 665 | 630 | 377 | 280 | 446 | 394 | 407 | 156 | 388 | 387 | 246 |
Exports by Country
the United States (106K tons) was the main destination for acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Brazil, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (24K tons), fourfold. Mexico (17K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+3.1% per year) and Mexico (-17.5% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($119M) remains the key foreign market for acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Brazil, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($53M), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 9.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at -3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+9.3% per year) and Argentina (-12.8% per year).
Exports by Type
Buta-1,3-diene and isoprene (99K tons), unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (75K tons) and propene (propylene) (1.7K tons) were the main products of acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Brazil, together accounting for 99% of total exports. Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof and ethylene lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.2%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by saturated acyclic hydrocarbons (with a CAGR of +38.3%), while the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons ($134M), buta-1,3-diene and isoprene ($90M) and saturated acyclic hydrocarbons ($18M) constituted the most exported types of acyclic hydrocarbons from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.
Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons, with a CAGR of +55.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the acyclic hydrocarbons price amounted to $1,383 per ton (FOB, Brazil), leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,192 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($1,059 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the acyclic hydrocarbons market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20141120 - Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons
- Prodcom 20141130 - Ethylene
- Prodcom 20141140 - Propene (propylene)
- Prodcom 20141150 - Butene (butylene) and isomers thereof
- Prodcom 20141165 -
- Prodcom 20141167 -
- Prodcom 20141190 - Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding ethylene, p ropene, butene, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene)
Country coverage:
- Brazil
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
