MERCOSUR: Calendering Cylinder Market 2024

Calendering Cylinder Market Size in MERCOSUR

After two years of decline, the MERCOSUR calendering cylinder market increased by 2.4% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a mild expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calendering Cylinder Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, calendering cylinder production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Calendering Cylinder Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of cylinders for calendering, which increased by 25% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, calendering cylinder exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 671%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which accounted for 58% of total exports. Uruguay (X units) took a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (7.1%). Colombia (X units), Ecuador (X units) and Paraguay (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calendering cylinder exports from Brazil stood at +34.4%. At the same time, Uruguay (+47.0%), Ecuador (+45.1%), Argentina (+18.9%) and Colombia (+14.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +47.0% from 2012-2021. Paraguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador and Paraguay increased by +33, +19, +3.2 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest calendering cylinder supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at +43.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+71.7% per year) and Colombia (+10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 167%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 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 Brazil ($X per unit), while Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+16.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Calendering Cylinder Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, calendering cylinder imports in MERCOSUR soared to X units, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +67.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calendering cylinder imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importer of cylinders for calendering in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was approx. 52% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Peru (X units) and Argentina (X units), together constituting a 37% share of total imports. Chile (X units), Colombia (X units) and Ecuador (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calendering cylinder imports into Brazil stood at +3.0%. At the same time, Peru (+36.0%), Argentina (+13.8%), Chile (+13.6%) and Ecuador (+9.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +36.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Colombia (-12.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (+22 p.p.), Argentina (+6.8 p.p.) and Chile (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (-8.6 p.p.) and Colombia (-13.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest calendering cylinder importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +33.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 unit in 2021, declining by -17.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+11.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform