Brazil: Loading Machinery Market 2025

Loading Machinery Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, loading machinery exports from Brazil expanded rapidly to X units, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loading machinery exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X units) was the main destination for loading machinery exports from Brazil, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, loading machinery exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X units), threefold. Uruguay (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+21.2% per year) and Uruguay (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery exports from Brazil, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+76.3% per year) and Peru (+20.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loading machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -14.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 44%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Loading Machinery Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, the amount of lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery imported into Brazil reduced to X units, which is down by -12.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, loading machinery imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Italy (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of loading machinery imports to Brazil, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Mexico, Austria, South Korea, the UK and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest loading machinery suppliers to Brazil were the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 40% of total imports. China, South Korea, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded 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 loading machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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