Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 71%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; falling by -11.3% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 84%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico dominates uses structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports, with a CAGR of +15.0% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+23 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-22.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to +13.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.7%).

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 9.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) dominates uses structure, together making up 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), committing an 8.5% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - each recorded a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico stood at +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+5.9% per year) and Argentina (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 52%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+19.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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