Latin America and the Caribbean: Metal Threading Machine Market 2025

Metal Threading Machine Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of decline, the Latin American metal threading machine market increased by 101% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Threading Machine Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, metal threading machine production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Metal Threading Machine Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, approx. X units of threading or tapping machines for working metal were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; with a decrease of -13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 314% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal threading machine exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 372%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X units) and Mexico (X units) represented the largest exporters of threading or tapping machines for working metal in Latin America and the Caribbean, together finishing at near 52% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Panama (X units), Peru (X units), Ecuador (X units) and Brazil (X units), together constituting a 38% share of total exports. El Salvador (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Colombia ($X) and Panama ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +31.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 Mexico ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Threading Machine Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of threading or tapping machines for working metal increased by 89% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal threading machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented roughly 69% of total imports in 2021. Argentina (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.9% share, followed by Guatemala (6.8%). The following importers - Peru (X units), Chile (X units) and Colombia (X units) - each amounted to a 9.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest metal threading machine importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Peru, Guatemala and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +0.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Guatemala ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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