MERCOSUR: Methylamine Market 2024

Methylamine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR methylamine market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Methylamine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, methylamine production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Methylamine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, methylamine exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uruguay represented the key exporter of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Chile (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Uruguay increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile and Brazil increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, which accounted for a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. 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 ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Methylamine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts imported in MERCOSUR rose notably to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, methylamine imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the key importer of methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Chile (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to methylamine imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, Paraguay and Colombia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their salts in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform