Brazil: Base Metal Hinge Market 2025

Base Metal Hinge Market Size in Brazil

In 2021, the Brazilian base metal hinge market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Base Metal Hinge Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, shipments abroad of base metal hinges increased by 58% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, base metal hinge exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for base metal hinge exports from Brazil, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, base metal hinge exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bolivia (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina stood at -6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+10.8% per year) and Bolivia (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal hinges exports from Brazil, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to -11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+4.0% per year) and Bolivia (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average base metal hinge export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Base Metal Hinge Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of base metal hinges were imported into Brazil; jumping by 59% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, base metal hinge imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of base metal hinge to Brazil, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, base metal hinge imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), sevenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+4.3% per year) and Italy (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal hinges to Brazil, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.9% per year) and South Korea (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average base metal hinge import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 2% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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