Argentina: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Argentina

The Argentinian articles of fiber cement market shrank slightly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Argentina

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Argentina

In 2023, after eight years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), tenfold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Paraguay ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to 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 recorded for supplies to Uruguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Argentina

In 2023, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports fell rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a notable increase. 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 attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest articles of fiber cement supplier to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform