MERCOSUR: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -22.5% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 96%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia was the major exporting country with an export of around X square meters, which finished at 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X square meters), comprising a 19% share of total exports. The following exporters - Chile (X square meters) and Brazil (X square meters) - together made up 7.5% of total exports.

Exports from Colombia increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Argentina (+23.6%), Brazil (+13.2%) and Chile (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012-2021. While the share of Argentina (+8.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Colombia (-2.4 p.p.) and Chile (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.9% share.

In Colombia, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced expanded at an average annual rate of +14.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (+21.0% per year) and Brazil (-10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 48%. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while Colombia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Imports in MERCOSUR

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 16% to X square meters in 2021. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X square meters), Peru (X square meters), Chile (X square meters) and Ecuador (X square meters) represented roughly 72% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X square meters), Argentina (X square meters) and Suriname (X square meters), together comprising a 17% share of total imports. Guyana (X square meters) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of +44.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Guyana and Suriname, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Suriname, with a CAGR of +31.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 square meter in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per square meter), while Suriname ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform