MERCOSUR: Market for Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

After five years of growth, the MERCOSUR cement prefabricated structural components market decreased by -1.5% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the fifth year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone, which increased by 0.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 55% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together constituting a 44% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +43.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Argentina, with a CAGR of +54.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 172%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cement prefabricated structural components imports in 2021 were Uruguay (X tons), Chile (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Guyana (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together resulting at 87% of total import. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), creating a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guyana (with a CAGR of +90.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Venezuela ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 53% of total imports. Paraguay, Colombia, Argentina and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guyana, with a CAGR of +59.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -15.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Guyana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform