MERCOSUR: Market for Bone Glues and Gelatin 2025

Market Size for Bone Glues and Gelatin in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR bone glue and gelatin market declined to $X in 2022, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Bone Glues and Gelatin in MERCOSUR

In value terms, bone glue and gelatin production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bone Glues and Gelatin

Exports in MERCOSUR

Bone glue and gelatin exports rose significantly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 6.3% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bone glue and gelatin exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the major exporter of bone glues and gelatin, achieving 78% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took near 16% share of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (+76.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +76.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (-1.3%), Ecuador (-1.3%) and Argentina (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Paraguay increased by +5.7 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest bone glue and gelatin supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 4.5% share.

In Brazil, bone glue and gelatin exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-1.3% per year) and Colombia (-3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bone Glues and Gelatin

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of bone glues and gelatin in MERCOSUR was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 13% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 15%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, bone glue and gelatin imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 38% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together creating a 58% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bone glues and gelatin in MERCOSUR, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Argentina amounted to +11.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+4.2% per year) and Peru (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform