Latin America and the Caribbean: Plastic Builder’S Fittings Market 2020

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the plastic builders fittings market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. The plastic builders fittings consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the plastic builders fittings market reached their peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the plastic builders fittings market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, plastic builders fittings production in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. The plastic builders fittings production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the plastic builders fittings production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The exports stood at X tons in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a modest growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the plastic builders fittings exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic builders fittings exports stood at $X in 2017. The plastic builders fittings exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the plastic builders fittings exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico prevails in plastic builders fittings exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together mixed up X% share of total exports. Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) took the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic builders fittings exports from Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Colombia (+X%), Costa Rica (+X%), Guatemala (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Trinidad and Tobago (-X%) and Argentina (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest plastic builders fittings supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

In Mexico, plastic builders fittings exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the plastic builders fittings export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. The plastic builders fittings export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for builders fittings and mountings of plastics reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the export prices for builders fittings and mountings of plastics stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Colombia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The imports amounted to X tons in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the plastic builders fittings imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the plastic builders fittings imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic builders fittings imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the plastic builders fittings imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Colombia (X tons), distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), Chile (X tons), Panama (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the major importers of builders fittings and mountings of plastics, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Honduras (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Guyana (X tons), Peru (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Colombia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic builders fittings markets worldwide were Mexico ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries , Colombia (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Builder’S Fittings Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the plastic builders fittings import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The plastic builders fittings import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for builders fittings and mountings of plastics reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Costa Rica (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform