MERCOSUR: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders stood at $X in 2021, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 22% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 169%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 168%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 43% of total exports. Chile (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 51% share of total exports. Suriname (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +90.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile stood at +56.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+8.2% per year) and Peru (+61.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 72% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) represented the main importer of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, comprising 59% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Suriname (8.1%). Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders imports, with a CAGR of +38.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Guyana (+29.9%), Argentina (+27.0%), Ecuador (+21.1%) and Suriname (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Brazil (-10.5%) and Venezuela (-43.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile, Ecuador, Suriname, Argentina and Guyana increased by +58, +17, +7.2, +2.7 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Suriname ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of +34.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders increased by +28.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 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 Ecuador (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform