MERCOSUR: Market for Pneumatic Linear Acting Actuators 2025

Market Size for Pneumatic Linear Acting Actuators in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR pneumatic linear acting actuator market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pneumatic Linear Acting Actuators in MERCOSUR

In value terms, pneumatic linear acting actuator production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 2013 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pneumatic Linear Acting Actuators

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of pneumatic linear acting actuators exported in MERCOSUR expanded notably to X units, surging by 11% on 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +53.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pneumatic linear acting actuator exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +47.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X units), achieving a 5% share of total exports. Chile (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pneumatic linear acting actuators exports, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012 to 2022. Argentina (-9.8%) and Chile (-11.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +28 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest pneumatic linear acting actuator supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports.

In Brazil, pneumatic linear acting actuator exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (-10.1% per year) and Argentina (-14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 Chile (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Pneumatic Linear Acting Actuators

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of pneumatic linear acting actuators imported in MERCOSUR expanded rapidly to X units, rising by 13% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pneumatic linear acting actuator imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 71% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.5% share, followed by Peru (6.2%), Colombia (5.7%) and Chile (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pneumatic linear acting actuator imports into Brazil stood at -3.7%. At the same time, Peru (+9.7%), Chile (+5.9%) and Argentina (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru, Argentina and Chile increased by +4.3, +3.2 and +3.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pneumatic linear acting actuators in MERCOSUR, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +3.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+1.4% per year) and Chile (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pneumatic linear acting actuator import price decreased by -21.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform