MERCOSUR: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster contracted modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster totaled X square meters in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X square meters), creating a X% share of total exports. Chile (X square meters) and Brazil (X square meters) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Argentina decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Chile ($X per square meter), while Argentina ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, or Tiles of Gypsum or Plaster

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X square meters, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X square meters) and Ecuador (X square meters) represented the key importers of boards, sheets, panels, or tiles of gypsum or plaster in MERCOSUR, together finishing at near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X square meters) and Uruguay (X square meters), together committing a X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X square meters), Peru (X square meters) and Brazil (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ecuador, 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 square meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($X per square meter), while Colombia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform