Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reduced slightly to $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings fell sharply to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Brazil (X kg) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%) and Trinidad and Tobago (X%). Peru (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Mexico increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Trinidad and Tobago (X%), Brazil (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (X p.p.), Brazil (X p.p.), Trinidad and Tobago (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) emerged as the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, purchases abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Panama dominates fittings structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Turks and Caicos Islands (X tons), Cayman Islands (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Haiti (X tons), Chile (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Panama was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (X%), Haiti (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), Mexico (X%) and Trinidad and Tobago (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Cayman Islands (X%), Turks and Caicos Islands (X%), Honduras (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Panama (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Honduras and Chile saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Panama ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Panama totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform