Latin America and the Caribbean: Cement Pipe Market 2020

Cement Pipe Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the cement pipe market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The cement pipe consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of cement pipe consumption peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Cement Pipe Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

The cement pipe production amounted to X tons in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. The cement pipe production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of cement pipe production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Cement Pipe Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X tons of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The cement pipe exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cement pipe exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, cement pipe exports stood at $X in 2017. The cement pipe exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the cement pipe exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by El Salvador (X tons), mixed up X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to cement pipe exports from Mexico stood at -X%. At the same time, El Salvador (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, El Salvador emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Mexico (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while El Salvador saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest cement pipe supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by El Salvador ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The cement pipe export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The cement pipe export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Mexico ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($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 El Salvador (+X% per year).

Cement Pipe Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The imports stood at X tons in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The cement pipe imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, cement pipe imports totaled $X in 2017. The cement pipe imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the cement pipe imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Nicaragua (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Mexico (X%), Honduras (X%), Guatemala (X%), Chile (X%) and Costa Rica (X%). Panama (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Bahamas (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to cement pipe imports into Brazil stood at +X%. At the same time, Panama (+X%), Paraguay (+X%), Bahamas (+X%), Argentina (+X%), Venezuela (+X%), Chile (+X%), Nicaragua (+X%) and Guatemala (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Honduras and Costa Rica experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bahamas (-X%), Venezuela (-X%), Nicaragua (-X%), Panama (-X%), Chile (-X%) and Brazil (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. Panama, Venezuela, Argentina, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Bahamas, Honduras and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Panama (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The cement pipe import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Honduras ($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 Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform