Argentina: Market for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Argentina

The Argentinian market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers declined to $X in 2022, waning by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +13.5% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers in Argentina

In value terms, production of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X units of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were exported from Argentina; growing by 10% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 501%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 382%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) was the main destination for exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Argentina, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X units), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+58.4% per year) and Chile (-18.2% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports from Argentina, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil stood at +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+56.7% per year) and Chile (-17.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 43% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Argentina skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 22% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 242%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 199%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) constituted the largest aluminium cask, drum, can, box and similar container supplier to Argentina, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X units), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +47.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (+116.1% per year) and Chile (+24.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers to Argentina, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +47.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (+125.1% per year) and Chile (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while the price for South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform