MERCOSUR: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR talc and steatite market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, talc and steatite production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the main exporter of talc and steatite in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

In Brazil, talc and steatite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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 ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) 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.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of talc and steatite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talc and steatite importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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