MERCOSUR: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in MERCOSUR

After six years of growth, the MERCOSUR market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by X% to X square meters in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics reduced notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X square meters) and Peru (X square meters) dominates plastics structure, together constituting X% of total exports. Colombia (X square meters) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Paraguay (X%). The following exporters - Chile (X square meters), Ecuador (X square meters) and Venezuela (X square meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Venezuela (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Brazil, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per square meter in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2018 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 ($X per square meter), while Peru ($X per square meter) 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.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics in MERCOSUR dropped to X square meters, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X square meters) and Chile (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Argentina (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X square meters), Peru (X square meters) and Ecuador (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X square meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Peru ($X per square meter) and Ecuador ($X per square meter), while Argentina ($X per square meter) and Chile ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform