MERCOSUR: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR washing and drying machine market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 5% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in MERCOSUR

In value terms, washing and drying machine production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.1%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of household washing and drying machines exported in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, picking up by 61% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons) was the largest exporter of household washing and drying machines, making up 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together committing a 52% 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 Argentina (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest washing and drying machine supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Argentina, with a CAGR of -2.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of household washing and drying machines, when their volume increased by 57% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) was the main importer of household washing and drying machines, making up 38% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 47% share of total imports. The following importers - Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - each reached a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household washing and drying machines in MERCOSUR, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with an 11% share.

In Chile, washing and drying machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-0.0% per year) and Paraguay (+0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform