MERCOSUR: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR microscope market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 30% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, microscope production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, shipments abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus increased by 53% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,260% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, microscope exports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 457%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru was the major exporter of microscopes and diffraction apparatus in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near 51% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X units) and Colombia (X units), together creating a 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +34.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest microscope supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In Peru, microscope exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+1.3% per year) and Brazil (-15.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -32.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 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 ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-7.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Microscope Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus increased by 45% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, microscope imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importer of microscopes and diffraction apparatus in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near 47% of total imports in 2021. Ecuador (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Chile (9.8%), Argentina (9.7%), Peru (9.2%), Colombia (6.5%) and Uruguay (6.1%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to microscope imports into Brazil stood at -9.8%. At the same time, Uruguay (+39.7%), Ecuador (+31.4%), Argentina (+20.5%), Peru (+16.3%) and Chile (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +39.7% from 2012-2021. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Ecuador (+10 p.p.), Argentina (+8.4 p.p.), Peru (+7.5 p.p.), Uruguay (+5.8 p.p.), Chile (+4.3 p.p.) and Colombia (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -36.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported microscopes and diffraction apparatus in MERCOSUR, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at -13.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+3.5% per year) and Argentina (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 110%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Chile ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform