MERCOSUR: Market for Dibutyl And Dioctyl Orthophthalates Other Esters Of Orthophthalic Acid 2024

Market Size for Dibutyl And Dioctyl Orthophthalates Other Esters Of Orthophthalic Acid in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dibutyl And Dioctyl Orthophthalates Other Esters Of Orthophthalic Acid in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dibutyl And Dioctyl Orthophthalates Other Esters Of Orthophthalic Acid

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by -14% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 172% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main exporter of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid, creating 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), generating a 22% share of total exports.

Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid. Colombia (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile increased by +18 percentage points.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

In Chile, exports of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Chile totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+0.5%).

Imports of Dibutyl And Dioctyl Orthophthalates Other Esters Of Orthophthalic Acid

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid in MERCOSUR dropped to X tons, waning by -9.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 5.9%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates other esters of orthophthalic acid reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) prevails in acid structure, together generating 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together achieving a 17% share of total imports. Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of -0.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 84% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Peru, with a CAGR of -1.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Chile ($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 (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform