MERCOSUR: Metal Cutting Shear Market 2025

Metal Cutting Shear Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of metal cutting shears and similar hand tools were exported in MERCOSUR; increasing by 15% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal cutting shear exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporter of metal cutting shears and similar hand tools in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 44% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by Colombia (18%) and Chile (17%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal cutting shear exports from Brazil stood at -10.2%. At the same time, Chile (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012-2022. Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-14.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile and Argentina increased by +13 and +11 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Chile, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase 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 cutting shear export price increased by +39.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Cutting Shear Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in supplies from abroad of metal cutting shears and similar hand tools, which increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal cutting shear imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 +75.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented the main importer of metal cutting shears and similar hand tools in MERCOSUR, making up 77% of total import. Colombia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X tons). All these countries together held near 16% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal cutting shear importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +8.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the 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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform