MERCOSUR: Antimony Market 2024

Antimony Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR antimony market shrank notably to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Antimony Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, antimony production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the third consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of antimony, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antimony exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Peru represented the major exporter of antimony in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the antimony exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Peru totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Colombia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%).

Antimony Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of antimony were imported in MERCOSUR; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, antimony imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%). Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ecuador (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Chile and Brazil saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Brazil, antimony imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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