MERCOSUR: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR calcined and sintered dolomite market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in MERCOSUR

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports in MERCOSUR

Calcined and sintered dolomite exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 334% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main exporters of calcined and sintered dolomite in 2021, amounting to near 45% and 37% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), committing an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of -6.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 15%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 Argentina (-3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of calcined and sintered dolomite, when their volume increased by 406% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons), together comprising a 20% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcined and sintered dolomite imports into Chile stood at +10.5%. At the same time, Uruguay (+65.9%), Paraguay (+32.0%) and Ecuador (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +65.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay increased by +5.8, +4.1 and +3.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calcined and sintered dolomite in MERCOSUR, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile totaled +1.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (-0.5% per year) and Paraguay (+36.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -38.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 30%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained 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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform