Latin America and the Caribbean: Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Market 2020

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the plastic size reduction equipment market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The plastic size reduction equipment consumption continues to indicate a significant downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plastic size reduction equipment market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, plastic size reduction equipment production in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X units, stabilizing at the previous year. The plastic size reduction equipment production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of plastic size reduction equipment production peaked of X units in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X units of size reduction equipment for working rubber or plastics were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; growing by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the plastic size reduction equipment exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, plastic size reduction equipment exports amounted to $X in 2017. The plastic size reduction equipment exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico (X units) and Brazil (X units) prevails in plastic size reduction equipment exports structure, together mixed up X% of total exports. Colombia (X units) occupied the slight 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 Colombia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Colombia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The plastic size reduction equipment export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X thousand per unit in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The plastic size reduction equipment export price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X thousand per unit in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Brazil ($X thousand per unit) and Mexico ($X thousand per unit), while Colombia ($X thousand per unit) and Mexico ($X thousand per unit) were amongst the lowest.

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

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X units of size reduction equipment for working rubber or plastics were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; going up by X% against the previous year. The plastic size reduction equipment imports continue to indicate a strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the plastic size reduction equipment imports reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic size reduction equipment imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico prevails in plastic size reduction equipment imports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X units), comprising X% share of total imports. Brazil (X units) occupied the mild share of total imports.

Imports into Mexico increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Venezuela (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Venezuela (-X%) and Mexico (-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, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported size reduction equipment for working rubber or plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Venezuela (+X% per year).

Plastic Size Reduction Equipment Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the plastic size reduction equipment import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X thousand per unit, falling by -X% against the previous year. The plastic size reduction equipment import price continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for size reduction equipment for working rubber or plastics attained their peak level of $X thousand per unit. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the import prices for size reduction equipment for working rubber or plastics stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Brazil ($X thousand per unit), while Mexico ($X thousand per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform