MERCOSUR: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market 2025

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR styrene-acrylonitrile market contracted notably to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the key exporters of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) in MERCOSUR, together finishing at near X% of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Venezuela (X%), Argentina (X%) and Paraguay (X%). Peru (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest styrene-acrylonitrile supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Styrene-acrylonitrile imports reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the main importer of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms), making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together generating an X% share of total imports. Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to styrene-acrylonitrile imports into Brazil stood at X%. Argentina and Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Argentina (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform