MERCOSUR: Metal Gas Appliances Market 2025

Metal Gas Appliances Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR metal gas appliances market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal Gas Appliances Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, metal gas appliances production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 99%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Gas Appliances Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, metal gas appliances exports in MERCOSUR surged to X units, rising by 81% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal gas appliances exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina represented the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which recorded 51% of total exports. Brazil (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X units). All these countries together took approx. 45% share of total exports. Colombia (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Argentina decreased at an average annual rate of -11.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (+42.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +42.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (-2.8%) and Brazil (-11.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (+21 p.p.) and Colombia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil and Argentina saw its share reduced by -4.8% and -16.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest metal gas appliances supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +9.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal gas appliances export price increased by +100.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+16.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Gas Appliances Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of iron or steel gas domestic appliances increased by 8.8% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal gas appliances imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 75% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X units) and Argentina (X units), together committing an 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Peru (X units) and Brazil (X units) - each finished at a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal gas appliances imports into Chile stood at +6.5%. At the same time, Argentina (+14.4%) and Peru (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +14.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (-4.3%) and Uruguay (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (+21 p.p.) and Argentina (+5.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil and Uruguay saw its share reduced by -3% and -14.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel gas domestic appliances in MERCOSUR, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 5% share.

In Chile, metal gas appliances imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+22.4% per year) and Uruguay (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Peru ($X per unit), while Uruguay ($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 (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform