MERCOSUR: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported in MERCOSUR dropped modestly to X tons, shrinking by -2.8% against the year before. In general, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 19%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) prevails in plastics structure, together comprising 91% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of -0.2%, saw 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in MERCOSUR expanded significantly to X tons, picking up by 11% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the main importer of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 49% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons). All these countries together held near 43% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - together made up 4.9% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (+6.9%), Colombia (+2.2%) and Argentina (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +6.9% from 2012-2022. Paraguay and Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (-1.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (+4.4 p.p.), Brazil (+2.1 p.p.) and Argentina (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in MERCOSUR, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 9.6% share.

In Brazil, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+2.8% per year) and Chile (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 11%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform