Updated Nov 7, 2022 11:48

Carbonate Market in Mexico

Market Overview
The Mexican carbonate market soared to $ in , growing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.


Consumption
In , consumption of carbonates and peroxocarbonates increased by % to tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2007 to : its volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against indices. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The size of the carbonate market in Mexico rose modestly to $ in , with an increase of % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against indices. Carbonate consumption peaked in and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.


Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for carbonates and peroxocarbonates in Mexico, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .


Market Structure
Carbonate market in Mexico consists almost entirely of imported products. In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports decreased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.


Trade Balance
Mexico remains a net importer of carbonate; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.