MERCOSUR: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, metal self-tapping screw exports in MERCOSUR rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 6.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +41.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the largest exporter of iron or steel self-tapping screws, achieving 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), committing a 12% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the iron or steel self-tapping screws exports, with a CAGR of +9.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (+7.7%) and Argentina (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +5.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest metal self-tapping screw supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

In Brazil, metal self-tapping screw exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+6.4% per year) and Argentina (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of iron or steel self-tapping screws decreased by -1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the largest importer of iron or steel self-tapping screws, constituting 48% of total imports. Chile (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 43% share of total imports. Peru (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal self-tapping screw imports into Brazil stood at +9.7%. At the same time, Colombia (+18.1%), Chile (+16.3%), Peru (+11.5%), Paraguay (+10.3%), Argentina (+10.2%) and Ecuador (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +18.1% from 2012-2022. Chile (+8.8 p.p.) and Colombia (+6.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ecuador and Brazil saw its share reduced by -2.5% and -4.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel self-tapping screws in MERCOSUR, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to +9.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+18.2% per year) and Colombia (+15.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Paraguay ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform