MERCOSUR: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the MERCOSUR wood dryer market, when its value increased by 82% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Dryer Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood dryer production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,043%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X units of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard were exported in MERCOSUR; rising by 33% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood dryer exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, exports increased by +126.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 97%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which resulted at 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X units) and Ecuador (X units), together mixing up a 28% share of total exports. Colombia (X units) and Argentina (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ecuador (+37.1%), Chile (+25.6%), Colombia (+19.6%) and Argentina (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +37.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile and Ecuador increased by +15 and +6.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest wood dryer supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 1.2% share.

In Brazil, wood dryer exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-7.0% per year) and Ecuador (+52.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Wood dryer imports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, growing by 232% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood dryer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Paraguay was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded 45% of total imports. Brazil (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 26% share, followed by Uruguay (20%). Chile (X units), Peru (X units) and Ecuador (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard in MERCOSUR, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 12% share.

In Brazil, wood dryer imports expanded at an average annual rate of +22.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (+12.7% per year) and Chile (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 241% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform