MERCOSUR: Copper Foil Market 2025

Copper Foil Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR copper foil market fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Copper Foil Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, copper foil production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 46%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Foil Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of copper foil increased by 59% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper foil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 57%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) represented the largest exporters of copper foil in MERCOSUR, together finishing at near 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), committing a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +57.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest copper foil supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In Brazil, copper foil exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+58.2% per year) and Venezuela (-17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Copper Foil Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Copper foil imports shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -1.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper foil imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of copper foil in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 59% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Colombia (10%), Argentina (9.9%) and Peru (4.6%). The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each finished at a 3.8% share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -7.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (+21.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +21.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (-1.0%), Argentina (-3.2%), Ecuador (-3.4%), Colombia (-6.1%) and Peru (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+4.9 p.p.), Argentina (+2.7 p.p.) and Paraguay (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Peru (-4.1 p.p.) and Brazil (-6.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper foil in MERCOSUR, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 14% share.

In Brazil, copper foil imports declined by an average annual rate of -5.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-0.4% per year) and Argentina (-0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 31%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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 (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform