Argentina: Aluminium Hydroxide Market 2025

Aluminium Hydroxide Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian aluminium hydroxide market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +82.2% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Hydroxide Production in Argentina

In value terms, aluminium hydroxide production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Aluminium hydroxide production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Hydroxide Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, aluminium hydroxide exports from Argentina declined rapidly to X tons, dropping by -18.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 80%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium hydroxide exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 130%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium hydroxide exports from Argentina, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium hydroxide exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X kg), more than tenfold. Peru (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile totaled -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+20.3% per year) and Peru (+45.0% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium hydroxide exports from Argentina, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+47.5% per year) and Uruguay (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium hydroxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Hydroxide Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium hydroxide were imported into Argentina; picking up by 23% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium hydroxide imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main aluminium hydroxide supplier to Argentina, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium hydroxide imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+21.3% per year) and Romania (-19.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium hydroxide to Argentina, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+21.9% per year) and Romania (-21.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium hydroxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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