Latin America and the Caribbean: Thread Rolling Machine Market 2025

Thread Rolling Machine Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American thread rolling machine market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -22.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Thread Rolling Machine Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, thread rolling machine production shrank rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Thread Rolling Machine Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets exported in Latin America and the Caribbean fell to X units, with a decrease of -7.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, thread rolling machine exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 71%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Panama was the key exporter of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 38% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X units) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Costa Rica (15%), Brazil (7.7%), Chile (7.7%), Colombia (7.7%) and Peru (7.7%).

Exports from Panama decreased at an average annual rate of -7.6% from 2012 to 2022. Peru, Colombia and Costa Rica experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Argentina (-6.7%), Chile (-6.7%) and Brazil (-14.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Panama, Costa Rica, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Chile and Brazil increased by +30, +15, +12, +7, +7, +6.2 and +4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest thread rolling machine supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Argentina amounted to -9.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Costa Rica (+52.6% per year) and Colombia (+15.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+15.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Thread Rolling Machine Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the third consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded growth in purchases abroad of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, which increased by 3.9% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, thread rolling machine imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X units) and Chile (X units) represented the key importers of thread rolling machines for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets in 2022, reaching near 42% and 28% of total imports, respectively. Peru (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Mexico (X units) and the Dominican Republic (X units). All these countries together took approx. 22% share of total imports. Argentina (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest thread rolling machine importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for 77% of total imports. The Dominican Republic, Peru and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +46.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -49.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 87% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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