MERCOSUR: Base Metal Clasp Market 2025

Base Metal Clasp Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR base metal clasp market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Base Metal Clasp Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, base metal clasp production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Base Metal Clasp Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, base metal clasp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main exporter of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest base metal clasp supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Base Metal Clasp Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, base metal clasp imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main importer of articles such as clasps, frames with clasps, parts of base metal, creating X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%), Peru (X%), Argentina (X%) and Ecuador (X%).

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Peru, Chile, Paraguay and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform