MERCOSUR: Nail And Bolt Market 2025

Nail And Bolt Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR nail and bolt market increased by 24% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Nail And Bolt Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, nail and bolt production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Nail And Bolt Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Nail and bolt exports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 24% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nail and bolt exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the main exporter of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 70% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together constituting a 23% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts exports, with a CAGR of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Peru (+4.6%) and Colombia (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Argentina (-5.6%) and Chile (-17.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+16 p.p.) and Peru (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina and Chile saw its share reduced by -2.7% and -14.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest nail and bolt supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 4.4% share.

In Brazil, nail and bolt exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+0.1% per year) and Peru (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Nail And Bolt Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts increased by 62% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nail and bolt imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 43% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together comprising a 48% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - together made up 5.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to nail and bolt imports into Brazil stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Chile (+9.5%), Paraguay (+9.0%), Argentina (+6.8%), Peru (+5.8%) and Colombia (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +9.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ecuador (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (+7 p.p.), Argentina (+2.3 p.p.) and Peru (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Ecuador (-2 p.p.) and Brazil (-4.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts in MERCOSUR, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 12% share.

In Brazil, nail and bolt imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+6.0% per year) and Argentina (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform