MERCOSUR: Market for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers 2025

Market Size for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR straw for fodder balers market expanded notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in MERCOSUR

In value terms, straw for fodder balers production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 26%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X units of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers were exported in MERCOSUR; declining by -38.8% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 29%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at 51% of total exports. Argentina (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X units). All these countries together took approx. 46% share of total exports. Uruguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to straw for fodder balers exports from Brazil stood at -10.9%. At the same time, Colombia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uruguay (-16.4%) and Argentina (-19.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Colombia (+18 p.p.) and Brazil (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-14.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest straw for fodder balers supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at -11.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (-22.7% per year) and Colombia (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X units), Argentina (X units), Brazil (X units), Uruguay (X units) and Paraguay (X units) represented the largest importer of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers in MERCOSUR, generating 89% of total import. It was distantly followed by Peru (X units), generating a 6.4% share of total imports. Colombia (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest straw for fodder balers importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +17.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 ($X per unit), while Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform