Analysis of the import of petroleum resins, coumarone, indene, and polyterpenes to Brazil from 2013 to 2023 shows significant annual fluctuations. Despite a few years of decline, the overall long-term trajectory has been upward. Notable retrocession occurred in 2020, with a sharp -14.98% drop, possibly due to pandemic disruptions. However, imports rebounded strongly in subsequent years, peaking at 20.421 million kilograms in 2023.

Year-on-year variations for 2022 and 2023 stand at 7.61% and 2.14%, respectively, indicating recovery and stabilization in import volumes. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately 2.34%, reflecting moderate growth amid periods of volatility.

Future trends to watch for:

Projected growth with a 5-year forecast CAGR of 1.65%.
Potential impact of global economic conditions and policy changes on commodity imports.
Technological advancements in production and usage of petroleum resins and related materials.