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Brazil - Polyamides (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Dec 4, 2023

Brazil Sees $21M Surge in Polyamide Imports in October 2023

Brazil Polyamide Imports

In October 2023, the amount of polyamides (in primary forms) imported into Brazil rose sharply to 6.1K tons, with an increase of 8.6% on the month before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when imports increased by 45% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.6K tons. From May 2023 to October 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyamide imports soared to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 with an increase of 26% month-to-month.Brazil Polyamide Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Polyamide in Brazil (million USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
Germany3.02.93.71.71.23.43.03.12.33.42.72.75.8
United States5.25.03.04.42.13.43.24.53.13.53.52.74.6
China6.57.17.36.55.04.29.16.95.03.93.93.93.7
Argentina< 0.10.60.80.80.81.61.01.51.51.11.82.12.3
France2.22.02.02.42.50.91.01.52.32.63.10.91.3
Spain3.11.71.61.31.21.21.71.21.51.12.21.31.0
Italy0.80.70.41.40.60.81.71.31.41.21.90.60.3
Others6.46.64.84.44.54.44.55.25.75.24.13.92.5
Total27.126.623.722.917.919.925.125.322.822.023.118.221.5

Imports by Country

China (1.6K tons), the United States (1.5K tons) and Germany (1.2K tons) were the main suppliers of polyamide imports to Brazil, together comprising 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Spain, France and Italy, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +64.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polyamide suppliers to Brazil were Germany ($5.8M), the United States ($4.6M) and China ($3.7M), with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, France, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further 23%.

Among the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +53.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In October 2023, the polyamide price amounted to $3,510 per ton (CIF, Brazil), increasing by 8.7% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 11% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,342 per ton. From January 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($9,090 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,858 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyamide 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 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20165450 - Polyamide -6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20165490 - Polyamides, in primary forms (excluding polyamide -6, -11, .12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12)

Country coverage:

  • Brazil

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  • 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
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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