MERCOSUR: Market for Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2025

Market Size for Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for wood pellets and other agglomerates reduced modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports in MERCOSUR

Wood pellets and other agglomerates exports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Brazil (X tons), together recording X% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pellets and other agglomerates exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest wood pellets and other agglomerates supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wood pellets and other agglomerates export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Wood Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pellets and other agglomerates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pellets and other agglomerates imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons) represented the major importer of wood pellets and other agglomerates, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) and Peru (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Uruguay increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Venezuela (X%), Peru (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Venezuela and Peru increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest wood pellets and other agglomerates importing markets in MERCOSUR were Uruguay ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform