MERCOSUR: Carpet Market 2025

Carpet Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR carpet market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carpet Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, carpet production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Carpet Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of carpets and other textile floor coverings decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carpet exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile represented the main exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which accounted for X% of total exports. Brazil (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ecuador (X%) and Paraguay (X%). Argentina (X square meters) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) and Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile, Ecuador and Paraguay increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Ecuador ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Argentina and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while Paraguay ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Carpet Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X square meters of carpets and other textile floor coverings were imported in MERCOSUR; which is down by X% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, carpet imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X square meters) was the largest importer of carpets and other textile floor coverings, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X square meters), Peru (X square meters) and Colombia (X square meters), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Argentina (X square meters), Uruguay (X square meters) and Paraguay (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carpet importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Paraguay ($X per square meter), while Chile ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform