MERCOSUR: Market for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers 2025

Market Size for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market dropped to $X in 2021, reducing by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in MERCOSUR

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 66% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by -2.9% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 241% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 348%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X units) was the major exporter of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers in MERCOSUR, mixing up 98% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exports, with a CAGR of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. Brazil (+8.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 1,180%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -5.7% per year.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports in MERCOSUR

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers increased by 14% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 340%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X units) and Guyana (X units) were the largest importers of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers in MERCOSUR, together comprising 56% of total imports. Uruguay (X units) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (13%), Chile (7.8%) and Paraguay (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine importing markets in MERCOSUR were Guyana ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Guyana, with a CAGR of +55.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 470% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Uruguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform