MERCOSUR: Metallised Yarn Market 2025

Metallised Yarn Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR metallised yarn market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption posted strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metallised Yarn Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, metallised yarn production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metallised Yarn Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X tons of metallised yarn and strip were exported in MERCOSUR; surging by 14% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, metallised yarn exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -20.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 71%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Peru (X kg), achieving a 4.9% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the metallised yarn and strip exports, with a CAGR of +36.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Peru (+26.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Brazil (+71 p.p.) and Peru (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest metallised yarn supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled +7.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-3.5%).

Metallised Yarn Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Metallised yarn imports declined to X tons in 2021, which is down by -8.2% compared with 2020. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 53% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Ecuador (9.8%), Argentina (6.1%), Uruguay (6.1%) and Chile (5.1%). Peru (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -17.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uruguay (+26.9%) and Ecuador (+15.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +26.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Colombia (-2.7%), Argentina (-11.1%), Chile (-11.8%) and Peru (-18.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (+9.2 p.p.), Ecuador (+9 p.p.) and Uruguay (+5.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Peru (-2.4 p.p.) and Brazil (-24.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported metallised yarn and strip in MERCOSUR, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an 11% share.

In Brazil, metallised yarn imports plunged by an average annual rate of -20.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-5.5% per year) and Chile (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum 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, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform