MERCOSUR: Table-Tennis Equipment Market 2024

Table-Tennis Equipment Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles and equipment for table-tennis decreased by -89.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together creating 94% of total exports. Argentina (X kg) and Colombia (X kg) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest table-tennis equipment supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 30% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at +1.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-41.9% per year) and Argentina (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 154% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Table-Tennis Equipment Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the third consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in supplies from abroad of articles and equipment for table-tennis, which increased by 23% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table-tennis equipment imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile was the key importer of articles and equipment for table-tennis in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 57% of total imports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 38% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to table-tennis equipment imports into Chile stood at +5.3%. At the same time, Peru (+12.3%), Colombia (+2.8%) and Ecuador (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uruguay (-1.2%), Brazil (-2.0%) and Argentina (-21.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+33 p.p.), Colombia (+4.9 p.p.), Peru (+4.1 p.p.), Ecuador (+1.8 p.p.) and Brazil (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (-43.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles and equipment for table-tennis in MERCOSUR, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 9.4% share.

In Chile, table-tennis equipment imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+0.4% per year) and Argentina (-12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 29%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform