MERCOSUR: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR cellulose fibrecement sheet market declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exported in MERCOSUR declined to X tons, reducing by -9.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 27%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +114.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) represented the major exporter of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement, creating 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), generating a 25% share of total exports. The following exporters - Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up 11% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Colombia stood at +7.4%. At the same time, Ecuador (+24.6%) and Brazil (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +24.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (-5.0%) and Argentina (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Colombia, Brazil and Ecuador increased by +19, +11 and +3.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Colombia totaled +6.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+7.2% per year) and Chile (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Cellulose fibrecement sheet imports plummeted to X tons in 2022, declining by -18.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador represented the major importer of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 41% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Suriname (X tons). All these countries together held near 53% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellulose fibrecement sheet imports into Ecuador stood at +8.6%. At the same time, Paraguay (+13.2%), Peru (+10.2%), Suriname (+5.1%), Uruguay (+4.9%) and Argentina (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ecuador (+24 p.p.), Paraguay (+9.7 p.p.), Peru (+7.1 p.p.), Uruguay (+2.9 p.p.), Argentina (+2.5 p.p.) and Suriname (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Chile saw its share reduced by -11.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement in MERCOSUR, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ecuador totaled +6.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (-6.8% per year) and Argentina (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 Argentina (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform