MERCOSUR: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%) and Chile (X%).

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

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Argentina totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Uruguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Guyana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guyana, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Guyana ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform