MERCOSUR: Dicalcium Phosphate Market 2024

Dicalcium Phosphate Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the MERCOSUR dicalcium phosphate market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Dicalcium Phosphate Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Dicalcium Phosphate Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate exports fell significantly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru represented the major exporter of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), comprising an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to dicalcium phosphate exports from Peru stood at X%. 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. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Peru (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest dicalcium phosphate supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Peru, dicalcium phosphate exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%).

Dicalcium Phosphate Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, supplies from abroad of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate imports declined notably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, posted modest 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 at $X in 2022, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importer of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Chile (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ecuador (X%) and Paraguay (X%). Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Paraguay (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 Ecuador ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Paraguay, 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Colombia ($X per ton) and Paraguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform