MERCOSUR: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR carbon for electrical purposes market declined rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Production of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in MERCOSUR

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes were exported in MERCOSUR; surging by 901% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,553% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Paraguay prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to carbon for electrical purposes exports from Paraguay stood at -52.6%. Colombia (-11.1%) and Brazil (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Paraguay (+92 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia and Brazil saw its share reduced by -18.8% and -69.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the largest carbon for electrical purposes supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Paraguay stood at +64.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-8.9% per year) and Colombia (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 2,239%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+247.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -8.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 86% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), generating a 5.2% share of total imports. Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes. At the same time, Chile (+10.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Peru (-1.2%), Ecuador (-2.9%) and Colombia (-12.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+10 p.p.) and Chile (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (-5.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes in MERCOSUR, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 13% share.

In Brazil, carbon for electrical purposes imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (-0.9% per year) and Chile (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Peru ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform