MERCOSUR: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2024

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR semiconductor thyristor market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 348%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Semiconductor thyristor exports dropped slightly to X units in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 93%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X units), making up a 4.6% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +8.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile increased by +2.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest semiconductor thyristor supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, semiconductor thyristor export price decreased by -44.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Brazil ($X per unit), while Chile stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.5%).

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, semiconductor thyristor imports in MERCOSUR reduced to X units, with a decrease of -9.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 695%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 412%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil prevails in imports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X units), creating a 4.9% share of total imports. The following importers - Chile (X units) and Peru (X units) - together made up 7.5% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -12.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (-11.1%) and Chile (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (-2.4 p.p.) and Brazil (-3.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs in MERCOSUR, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at -17.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (-12.8% per year) and Peru (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per unit), while Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform