Latin America and the Caribbean: Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Market 2025

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American non-agglomerated metal carbides market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the largest exporters of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X kg), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Peru (X kg) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest non-agglomerated metal carbides supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Agglomerated Metal Carbides Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-agglomerated metal carbides imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 Mexico (X%).

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