MERCOSUR: Stone Sawing Machine Market 2025

Stone Sawing Machine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR stone sawing machine market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Stone Sawing Machine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, stone sawing machine production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Stone Sawing Machine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of sawing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete exported in MERCOSUR soared to X units, growing by 50% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stone sawing machine exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X units), creating a 6% share of total exports. Chile (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sawing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete exports, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Chile (+4.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Argentina (-13.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Brazil increased by +72 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest stone sawing machine supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In Brazil, stone sawing machine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +52.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+1.2% per year) and Chile (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 81% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+16.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Stone Sawing Machine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Stone sawing machine imports soared to X units in 2021, picking up by 213% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stone sawing machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X units) and Chile (X units) prevails in imports structure, together generating 80% of total imports. Argentina (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X units). All these countries together held approx. 11% share of total imports. Peru (X units) and Ecuador (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawing machines for working stone, ceramics and concrete in MERCOSUR, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled -11.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (+10.0% per year) and Chile (+8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -33.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+20.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform