Brazil: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2024

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in Brazil

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons were exported from Brazil; reducing by -22.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 474%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 293%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from Brazil, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina stood at +16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+42.5% per year) and Chile (+55.1% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exports from Brazil, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to +15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+28.5% per year) and Chile (+43.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -22.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 362% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+138.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons were imported into Brazil; surging by 11% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier to Brazil, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +12.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons to Brazil, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +7.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-4.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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