MERCOSUR: Prepared Culture Media Market 2025

Prepared Culture Media Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR prepared culture media market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prepared Culture Media Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, prepared culture media production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Prepared Culture Media Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a mild increase. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared culture media exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the key exporter of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms, achieving X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Paraguay (X%). Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Culture Media Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, prepared culture media imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importer of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%), Chile (X%) and Peru (X%). Paraguay (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (X%), Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%), Argentina (X%), Colombia (X%) and Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Brazil, prepared culture media imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform