MERCOSUR: Market for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms reached $X in 2021, surging by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in MERCOSUR

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms increased by 52% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 56% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (9.2%) and Chile (5.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +5.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +4.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms, when their volume increased by 43% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented roughly 56% of total imports in 2021. Brazil (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Ecuador (9.5%), Peru (7.7%) and Paraguay (6.4%). Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms importing markets in MERCOSUR were Colombia ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of +4.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform