Latin America and the Caribbean: Titanium Dioxide Pigments Market 2024

Titanium Dioxide Pigments Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Latin American titanium dioxide pigments market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Titanium Dioxide Pigments Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, titanium dioxide pigments production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Titanium Dioxide Pigments Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, overseas shipments of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, titanium dioxide pigments exports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%). Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Mexico decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Mexico (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest titanium dioxide pigments supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with an X% share.

In Mexico, titanium dioxide pigments exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, titanium dioxide pigments export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Titanium Dioxide Pigments Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, supplies from abroad of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, titanium dioxide pigments imports fell significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) represented the largest importers of titanium dioxide pigments and colouring preparations in 2023, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform