Latin America and the Caribbean: Articles Of Gut Market 2025

Articles Of Gut Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American articles of gut market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Gut Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, articles of gut production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4.8%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Gut Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, exports of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of gut exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the key exporter of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons, constituting 53% of total exports. Peru (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Bolivia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Panama (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 43% share of total exports. The Dominican Republic (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Argentina increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (+19.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +19.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bolivia (-3.6%), Peru (-4.4%), Panama (-8.1%) and Brazil (-14.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Argentina (+41 p.p.), Bolivia (+1.6 p.p.) and the Dominican Republic (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Panama and Brazil saw its share reduced by -2.7% and -17.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest articles of gut supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 4.7% share.

In Brazil, articles of gut exports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (-1.9% per year) and Argentina (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, articles of gut export price increased by +64.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 54%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+16.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Gut Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, articles of gut imports in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, with an increase of 19% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Suriname (X tons) dominates imports structure, together generating 88% of total imports. Peru (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of +101.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 16% share.

In Mexico, articles of gut imports plunged by an average annual rate of -17.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (+0.9% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -36.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 86%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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