MERCOSUR: Abs Copolymers Market 2025

Abs Copolymers Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR ABS copolymers market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Abs Copolymers Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, ABS copolymers production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 62%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Abs Copolymers Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms increased by 203% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ABS copolymers exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the major exporter of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms, creating 57% of total exports. Venezuela (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons). All these countries together held near 33% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each finished at an 8.4% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -2.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Venezuela (+22.5%), Ecuador (+7.0%) and Colombia (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +22.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Argentina (-8.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Venezuela (+21 p.p.), Colombia (+4.7 p.p.) and Ecuador (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-5.2 p.p.) and Brazil (-19.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest ABS copolymers supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 4.8% share.

In Brazil, ABS copolymers exports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Venezuela (+14.8% per year) and Colombia (-6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 67% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Abs Copolymers Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas purchases of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms increased by 33% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ABS copolymers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a notable expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 79% of total imports in 2021. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 9.9% share, followed by Colombia (8%). Chile (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms. At the same time, Colombia (+3.9%) and Argentina (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Chile (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (+1.7 p.p.) and Argentina (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (-1.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with an 8.5% share.

In Brazil, ABS copolymers imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+4.7% per year) and Colombia (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by 60% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform