MERCOSUR: Plastic Extruder Market 2025

Plastic Extruder Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the MERCOSUR plastic extruder market, when its value increased by 47% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Extruder Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plastic extruder production reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 77%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Extruder Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, exports of extruders for working rubber or plastics in MERCOSUR stood at X units, surging by 4.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic extruder exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador was the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which recorded 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X units), mixing up a 32% share of total exports. The following exporters - Chile (X units) and Colombia (X units) - each accounted for a 5.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest plastic extruder supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to -14.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+3.1% per year) and Chile (-23.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -55.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 59%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($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 (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plastic Extruder Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, purchases abroad of extruders for working rubber or plastics was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 42%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic extruder imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, recording X units, which was near 71% of total imports in 2021. Paraguay (X units) held a 7.2% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (5.3%) and Ecuador (5.1%). Argentina (X units), Colombia (X units) and Peru (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic extruder imports into Brazil stood at -2.7%. At the same time, Argentina (+9.2%), Paraguay (+6.6%) and Chile (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012-2021. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-7.7%) and Ecuador (-15.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+4.8 p.p.), Paraguay (+4.3 p.p.), Chile (+2.6 p.p.) and Argentina (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Colombia and Ecuador saw its share reduced by -1.6% and -10.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported extruders for working rubber or plastics in MERCOSUR, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with an 11% share.

In Brazil, plastic extruder imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+2.9% per year) and Colombia (+0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plastic extruder import price increased by +92.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform