MERCOSUR: Market for Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries) 2024

Exports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Brazil (X units), Ecuador (X units) and Peru (X units), together recording X% of total export. Colombia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Imports of Lead-Acid Accumulators (Excluding Starter Batteries)

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X units), Chile (X units) and Peru (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Ecuador (X%), Argentina (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead-acid accumulators (excluding starter batteries) in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) 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 a decline in the import price figures.

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