MERCOSUR: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR metal skid chain market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with a decrease of -0.5%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Skid Chain Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, metal skid chain production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 5.6%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of iron or steel skid chain exported in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, increasing by 50% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 655%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 152%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile represented the main exporter of iron or steel skid chain in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 57% of total exports in 2021. Brazil (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 42% share of total exports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the iron or steel skid chain exports, with a CAGR of +124.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uruguay (+90.7%) and Peru (+64.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Brazil (-18.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+57 p.p.), Peru (+15 p.p.) and Uruguay (+5.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (-72.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +90.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of iron or steel skid chain decreased by -15.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 58% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together committing a 39% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Chile decreased at an average annual rate of -3.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Brazil (+13.2%) and Argentina (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Peru (-4.2%) and Colombia (-4.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+16 p.p.) and Argentina (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Peru (-3.6 p.p.) and Chile (-14.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel skid chain in MERCOSUR, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 12% share.

In Chile, metal skid chain imports decreased by an average annual rate of -5.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+13.0% per year) and Peru (-5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform