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Natural latex in primary forms market in MERCOSUR

$Natural latex in primary forms market in MERCOSUR$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The natural latex market in MERCOSUR expanded from 232 thousand tons in 2018 to 304 thousand tons in 2023, driven initially by the region's strong industrial base, particularly in Brazil and Argentina, and rising demand for latex-based products like automotive parts and gloves. Regional cooperation efforts discussed at Mercosoja 2019 aimed at unifying criteria further supported market consolidation.

Growth continued through 2020 and 2021, with the implementation of the MERCOSUR Action Plan on Hazardous Chemicals 2021-2024 introducing management guidelines that affected production processes and environmental standards within the latex sector.

In 2022 and 2023, the market volume kept increasing. Harmonized technical regulations within the bloc and a surge in demand for logistics capacity impacted the supply chain, while balanced prices and persistent regional integration efforts helped sustain production and consumption levels.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production natural latex in primary forms in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

MERCOSUR's production of natural latex in primary forms has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 225.6 K t, marking a moderate increase of 3.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	8.9%	3.8%	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports natural latex in primary forms from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The export market for natural latex in primary forms from MERCOSUR showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 t, then surged to a peak of 16 t in 2018, representing a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded to 7 t, a sharp increase of 166.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 82.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	124.0%	(82.8%)	166.4%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for MERCOSUR's exports of natural latex in primary forms were Bolivia (1.7% of exports), the Dominican Republic (0.9%), and the United States (0.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 3.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms displayed notable volatility. Volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 at 10 K $ US, then peaked in 2018 at 42 K $ US, with a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rose sharply to 36 K $ US, a significant increase of 265.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 76.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.8%	(76.2%)	265.1%	16.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, MERCOSUR's exports of natural latex in primary forms in value terms were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The Dominican Republic (14.3% of exports), the United States (7.4%), and Bolivia (2.3%) together accounted for only 24.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports natural latex in primary forms to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, MERCOSUR's imports of natural latex in primary forms reached 33 753 t, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 4.9%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 7.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 2.5%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(0.7%)	4.9%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (49.7% of imports), Vietnam (22.0%), and Guatemala (17.6%) were the leading sources for MERCOSUR's imports of natural latex in primary forms, collectively accounting for 89.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, MERCOSUR's imports of natural latex in primary forms in value terms increased in 2020, reaching 40 918 K $ US, a gain of 6.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 38 466 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	(9.0%)	6.4%	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand (51.7% of imports), Vietnam (19.5%), and Guatemala (16.9%) formed the main cluster of markets for MERCOSUR's imports of natural latex in primary forms in value terms, with a combined share of 88.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io