MERCOSUR: Market for Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames 2025

Market Size for Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR plastic doors and windows market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of 9.8%. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plastic doors and windows production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of plastic doors, windows and their frames exported in MERCOSUR rose significantly to X units, picking up by 6.4% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic doors and windows exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) was the key exporter of plastic doors, windows and their frames, mixing up 83% of total exports. Chile (X units) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic doors and windows exports from Brazil stood at +13.8%. At the same time, Chile (+28.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +28.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+11 p.p.) and Chile (+8.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by -17% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest plastic doors and windows supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +13.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+10.6% per year) and Argentina (-10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of plastic doors, windows and their frames in MERCOSUR rose markedly to X units, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic doors and windows imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +128.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) and Chile (X units) represented the largest importers of plastic doors, windows and their frames in MERCOSUR, together resulting at near 59% of total imports. Argentina (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Peru (8.5%), Colombia (8%) and Uruguay (6.3%). Paraguay (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic doors and windows importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 5.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform