MERCOSUR: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market rose to $X in 2021, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in MERCOSUR

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 68%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 53% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Brazil (X tons). All these countries together held near 46% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Peru ($X) emerged as the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Peru was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (-14.7% per year) and Brazil (-3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in MERCOSUR

Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 40% 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 44% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together generating a 50% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +13.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 20%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform