MERCOSUR: Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market 2024

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market Size in MERCOSUR

For the seventh year in a row, the MERCOSUR plastic self-adhesive plate market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.3% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +57.5% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 5.7% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes decreased by -15.6% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) was the key exporter of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes in MERCOSUR, making up 91% of total export. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - together made up 8.1% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 91% of total exports. Argentina, Peru and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.1%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes imported in MERCOSUR fell to X tons, which is down by -8.9% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +51.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the key importer of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes, constituting 38% of total imports. Chile (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (12%), Peru (12%), Argentina (8.8%) and Ecuador (5.8%). Paraguay (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic self-adhesive plate imports into Brazil stood at +5.0%. At the same time, Chile (+8.6%), Colombia (+7.1%), Paraguay (+4.8%), Peru (+4.4%) and Ecuador (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +8.6% from 2012-2022. Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile, Colombia and Brazil increased by +5.7, +3 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes in MERCOSUR, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at +3.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+3.4% per year) and Argentina (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform