Latin America and the Caribbean: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the lighter market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of lighter consumption peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

The lighter production stood at X units in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The lighter production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the lighter production attained their peak volume of X units. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the lighter production failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining constant against the previous year. The lighter exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lighter exports amounted to $X in 2017. The lighter exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the lighter exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico (X units) and Brazil (X units) dominates lighter exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Belize (X units) and Chile (X units) each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

In Mexico, lighter exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belize (+X% per year).

Lighter Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The lighter export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lighters attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the export prices for lighters stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Mexico ($X per thousand units), while Chile ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Belize (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lighter Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The imports totaled X units in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lighter imports reached its maximum volume of X units in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, lighter imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Lighter Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico (X units) and Colombia (X units) were the main importers of lighters in 2017, reaching near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Brazil (X units) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%). The following importers - Paraguay (X units) and Peru (X units) each amounted to a X% share 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 Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighters in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Mexico, lighter imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+X% per year) and Colombia (+X% per year).

Lighter Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The lighter import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The lighter import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Mexico ($X per thousand units), while Colombia ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Argentina (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform