MERCOSUR: Domestic Toaster Market 2025

Domestic Toaster Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of domestic electric toasters decreased by -26.8% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, domestic toaster exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X units), mixing up a 5.6% share of total exports. The following exporters - Colombia (X units) and Peru (X units) - each finished at a 6.1% share of total exports.

Exports from Chile decreased at an average annual rate of -5.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012-2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (+2.3 p.p.) and Chile (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-2.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest domestic toaster supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 1.6% share.

In Chile, domestic toaster exports contracted by an average annual rate of -14.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-9.1% per year) and Peru (+9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Domestic Toaster Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Domestic toaster imports dropped dramatically to X units in 2022, shrinking by -20.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, domestic toaster imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 82%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X units), Argentina (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented roughly 76% of total imports in 2022. Ecuador (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Uruguay (X units) and Peru (X units). All these countries together took near 18% share of total imports. Paraguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest domestic toaster importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports. Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, growing by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Paraguay ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform