MERCOSUR: Bridge Market 2025

Bridge Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the MERCOSUR bridge market, when its value decreased by -3.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Bridge Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, bridge production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Bridge Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) exported in MERCOSUR fell notably to X tons, reducing by -72.3% against the year before. In general, exports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 148%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 57% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), constituting a 32% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of -3.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest bridge supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to -22.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-11.3% per year) and Argentina (-26.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, bridge export price increased by +22.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Bridge Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by -17.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented roughly 60% of total imports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Paraguay (9.3%) and Chile (9%). Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest bridge importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +2.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform