MERCOSUR: Tooth Brush Market 2024

Tooth Brush Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR tooth brush market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Tooth Brush Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, tooth brush production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 109%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tooth Brush Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of tooth brushes increased by 16% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tooth brush exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tooth brushes exports, with a CAGR of -1.1% from 2012 to 2022. Colombia (-18.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +18 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest tooth brush supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 8% share of total exports.

In Brazil, tooth brush exports contracted by an average annual rate of -4.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 11%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Colombia ($X per unit), while Brazil stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+5.8%).

Tooth Brush Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of tooth brushes imported in MERCOSUR expanded sharply to X units, surging by 8.4% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, tooth brush imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) represented the major importer of tooth brushes, committing 51% of total imports. Argentina (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X units), Peru (X units) and Chile (X units). All these countries together took approx. 42% share of total imports. Ecuador (X units) and Venezuela (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tooth brushes imports, with a CAGR of +7.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (+6.2%), Argentina (+4.9%), Peru (+4.0%) and Colombia (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Venezuela (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +14 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +10.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Chile ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform