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MERCOSUR: Steel Sheet Piling Market 2025

Steel Sheet Piling Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR steel sheet piling market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -38.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Steel Sheet Piling Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, steel sheet piling production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 56,567%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Steel Sheet Piling Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheet piling of steel decreased by -78.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 477% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, steel sheet piling exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) was the major exporter of sheet piling of steel, committing 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), mixing up a 33% share of total exports.

Colombia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheet piling of steel exports, with a CAGR of +43.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Colombia and Brazil increased by +65 and +22 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest steel sheet piling supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In Brazil, steel sheet piling exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 141% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ton), while Colombia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.7%).

Steel Sheet Piling Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Steel sheet piling imports declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -45.7% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 60%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steel sheet piling imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the seven major importers of sheet piling of steel, namely Suriname, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Guyana, Peru and Colombia, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest steel sheet piling importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Guyana ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. Suriname, Argentina, Peru and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Suriname, with a CAGR of +9.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Guyana ($X per ton), while Suriname ($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 (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steel sheet piling market in MERCOSUR. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24107410 - Sheet piling (of steel)
Prodcom 2410T251 - Sheet piling

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in MERCOSUR, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in MERCOSUR
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024