MERCOSUR: Glycerol Market 2025

Glycerol Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR glycerol market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Glycerol Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, glycerol production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Glycerol Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of glycerol, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, glycerol exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the key exporter of glycerol, committing X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Colombia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest glycerol supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, glycerol exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Glycerol Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of glycerol imported in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glycerol imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a temperate increase. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) was the major importer of glycerol in MERCOSUR, achieving X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Peru, Ecuador, Argentina and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, glycerol import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform