MERCOSUR: Solid-Liquid Separator Market 2024

Solid-Liquid Separator Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR solid-liquid separator market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Solid-Liquid Separator Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, solid-liquid separator production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Solid-Liquid Separator Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, solid-liquid separator exports in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X units, which is down by -51.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 172%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 365% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X units), creating an 8.1% share of total exports. Colombia (X units), Ecuador (X units) and Chile (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -9.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (+15.3%) and Ecuador (+10.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (-4.8%) and Argentina (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (+2.8 p.p.) and Ecuador (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -7.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest solid-liquid separator supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 4.6% share.

In Brazil, solid-liquid separator exports decreased by an average annual rate of -11.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (-12.0% per year) and Chile (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per thousand units, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per thousand units in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Chile ($X per thousand units), while Ecuador ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Solid-Liquid Separator Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, solid-liquid separator imports in MERCOSUR fell to X units, declining by -10.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which recorded 47% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X units), Argentina (X units), Peru (X units) and Ecuador (X units), together generating a 44% share of total imports. Chile (X units) and Venezuela (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to solid-liquid separator imports into Brazil stood at +1.3%. At the same time, Colombia (+3.1%) and Ecuador (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012-2022. Peru and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Chile (-10.4%) and Venezuela (-21.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador increased by +11, +4.8, +2.5 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for solid-liquid separation in MERCOSUR, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with an 11% share.

In Brazil, solid-liquid separator imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (-0.4% per year) and Colombia (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per thousand units in 2022, picking up by 13% 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 reached 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 Chile ($X per thousand units), while Peru ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform