MERCOSUR: Sheet Piling Market 2025

Sheet Piling Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR sheet piling market reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Sheet Piling Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, sheet piling production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sheet Piling Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) exported in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, rising by 44% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 278%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 278%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 54% of total exports. Colombia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Chile (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 43% share of total exports. Venezuela (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheet piling exports from Brazil stood at +32.4%. At the same time, Venezuela (+40.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +40.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Colombia (-15.9%) and Chile (-17.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+52 p.p.) and Venezuela (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia and Chile saw its share reduced by -21.2% and -27.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest sheet piling supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +12.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-13.0% per year) and Colombia (-15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sheet piling export price decreased by -29.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) and Venezuela ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sheet Piling Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas purchases of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) decreased by -13.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) represented the main importer of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel), comprising 42% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Suriname (X tons), together creating a 48% share of total imports. The following importers - Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - together made up 6.9% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -7.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uruguay (+63.2%), Argentina (+3.4%) and Suriname (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +63.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Peru (-1.0%), Colombia (-10.0%) and Chile (-16.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uruguay (+16 p.p.), Argentina (+9.1 p.p.), Suriname (+3.9 p.p.) and Peru (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (-6.7 p.p.) and Chile (-7.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) in MERCOSUR, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 14% share.

In Brazil, sheet piling imports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uruguay (+51.8% per year) and Argentina (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform