MERCOSUR: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose slightly to $X in 2021, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in MERCOSUR; jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 306% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, namely Argentina and Brazil, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +43.4%).

In value terms, the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X).

Argentina, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-6.7%).

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in MERCOSUR

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -13.9% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uruguay dominates stone structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 80% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons) and Suriname (X tons), together achieving a 15% share of total imports.

Uruguay was also the fastest-growing in terms of the building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone imports, with a CAGR of +43.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Suriname (+17.6%) and Chile (+8.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uruguay (+67 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Chile (-7.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone in MERCOSUR, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports.

In Uruguay, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded at an average annual rate of +30.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-1.4% per year) and Suriname (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Suriname (-5.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform