MERCOSUR: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR fire-fighting vehicle market decreased by -0.4% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of fire-fighting vehicles exported in MERCOSUR surged to X units, growing by 113% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 400%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 567% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fire-fighting vehicles exports, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of Brazil (+40 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest fire-fighting vehicle supplier in MERCOSUR.

In Brazil, fire-fighting vehicle exports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -42.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 90%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +3.5% per year.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X units of fire-fighting vehicles were imported in MERCOSUR; which is down by -18.3% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 86%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile represented the key importer of fire-fighting vehicles in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was approx. 49% of total imports in 2021. Ecuador (X units) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Paraguay (10%), Colombia (10%) and Uruguay (7.9%). The following importers - Guyana (X units) and Argentina (X units) - each recorded a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fire-fighting vehicle imports into Chile stood at +15.1%. At the same time, Uruguay (+43.6%), Colombia (+9.2%), Paraguay (+7.3%) and Guyana (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +43.6% from 2012-2021. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (-27.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile, Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay increased by +36, +7.6, +5.6 and +5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fire-fighting vehicles in MERCOSUR, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 16% share.

In Chile, fire-fighting vehicle imports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+0.1% per year) and Colombia (+12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 29%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+22.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform