Latin America and the Caribbean: Methylamine Market 2025

Methylamine Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American methylamine market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methylamine Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, methylamine production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methylamine Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Methylamine exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, methylamine exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons) represented the largest exporter of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to methylamine exports from Uruguay stood at X%. At the same time, Bolivia (X%), Brazil (X%), Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bolivia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Brazil increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest methylamine supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Uruguay ($X), Chile ($X) and Bolivia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Bolivia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, methylamine export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Methylamine Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Methylamine imports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, methylamine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Paraguay (X%), Colombia (X%) and Mexico (X%). The following importers - Chile (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mexico (X%), Guatemala (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Guatemala, Mexico and Argentina saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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