MERCOSUR: Horizontal Machining Centre Market 2025

Horizontal Machining Centre Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR horizontal machining centre market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Horizontal Machining Centre Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, horizontal machining centre production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 719%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Horizontal Machining Centre Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, exports of horizontal machining centres for working metal in MERCOSUR shrank notably to X units, dropping by -52% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horizontal machining centre exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 215%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) represented roughly 97% of total exports in 2021.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horizontal machining centres for working metal exports, with a CAGR of -22.7% from 2012 to 2021. Brazil (-2.1 p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest horizontal machining centre supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to -7.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 +19.7% per year.

Horizontal Machining Centre Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, purchases abroad of horizontal machining centres for working metal increased by 62% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horizontal machining centre imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of horizontal machining centres for working metal in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. 56% of total imports in 2021. Argentina (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Peru (9.5%), Chile (9.2%) and Colombia (8.4%). Ecuador (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -11.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Peru (+8.7%) and Ecuador (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Chile (-3.1%), Colombia (-3.6%) and Argentina (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (+7.5 p.p.), Chile (+3.7 p.p.), Argentina (+3.7 p.p.) and Colombia (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -17.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horizontal machining centres for working metal in MERCOSUR, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled -6.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-9.0% per year) and Colombia (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform