MERCOSUR: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2025

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in MERCOSUR

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -3.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented the key exporter of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites in MERCOSUR, making up 93% of total export. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), achieving a 6.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled +7.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+13.3% per year) and Uruguay (+26.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-4.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports in MERCOSUR

Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -7.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 56% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together creating a 36% share of total imports. The following importers - Argentina (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each resulted at a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports into Brazil stood at +10.0%. At the same time, Paraguay (+17.6%), Chile (+16.8%), Argentina (+5.5%) and Peru (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +17.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (-1.4%) and Ecuador (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+20 p.p.), Chile (+8 p.p.) and Paraguay (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ecuador (-8.7 p.p.) and Colombia (-9.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites in MERCOSUR, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 7.5% share.

In Brazil, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (-2.2% per year) and Peru (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile ($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 (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform