MERCOSUR: Hydraulic Press Market 2025

Hydraulic Press Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the MERCOSUR hydraulic press market, when its value decreased by -18.1% to $X. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hydraulic Press Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, hydraulic press production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 55%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Hydraulic Press Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of hydraulic presses for working metal exported in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X units, falling by -74.6% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 580% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hydraulic press exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 378%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) and Uruguay (X units) represented the key exporters of hydraulic presses for working metal in MERCOSUR, together creating 74% of total exports. Argentina (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Chile (8.4%). The following exporters - Colombia (X units) and Peru (X units) - each accounted for a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the largest hydraulic press supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uruguay stood at +34.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+2.9% per year) and Brazil (-25.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed strong growth. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Hydraulic Press Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X units of hydraulic presses for working metal were imported in MERCOSUR; falling by -27.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, hydraulic press imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at 40% of total imports. Peru (X units) held a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (15%), Brazil (11%) and Ecuador (9.3%). The following importers - Uruguay (X units) and Argentina (X units) - each recorded a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hydraulic press imports into Chile stood at +11.6%. At the same time, Ecuador (+16.1%) and Uruguay (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +16.1% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-6.2%), Brazil (-7.6%) and Argentina (-9.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+27 p.p.) and Ecuador (+7.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (-4.9 p.p.), Brazil (-12.6 p.p.) and Colombia (-13.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Ecuador ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform