Brazil: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian polymer ion-exchangers market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 56% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +121.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exported from Brazil reduced notably to X tons, falling by -26.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 75%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from Brazil, together comprising 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Chile ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 75% of total exports.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +34.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 49% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Paraguay (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were imported into Brazil; increasing by 21% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of polymer ion-exchangers imports to Brazil, together comprising 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, India, France, Italy, Japan and Romania, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +108.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest polymer ion-exchangers suppliers to Brazil, together comprising 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, France, Japan, India, South Korea and Italy, which together accounted for a further 21%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +86.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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