Argentina: Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market 2025

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian aluminium pipe fittings market increased by 2.9% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by 8.8%. Aluminium pipe fittings consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Production in Argentina

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of aluminium tube or pipe fittings decreased by -40.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium pipe fittings exports from Argentina, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Chile ($X) and Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest markets for aluminium pipe fittings exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +14.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium pipe fittings export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+32.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of aluminium tube or pipe fittings was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest aluminium pipe fittings supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium pipe fittings imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +15.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+21.9% per year) and Brazil (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest aluminium pipe fittings suppliers to Argentina were China ($X), Thailand ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +27.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium pipe fittings import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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