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Argentina: Alums Market 2024

Alums Market Size in Argentina

After two years of decline, the Argentinian alums market increased by 36% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Alums Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, exports of alums from Argentina was estimated at X tons, surging by 11% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alums exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 195% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for alums exports from Argentina, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, alums exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay stood at +6.7%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for alums exports from Argentina, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bolivia ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay amounted to +9.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+2.6%).

Alums Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of alums was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 147%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 166% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) was the main supplier of alums to Argentina, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at -2.7%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alums to Argentina, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average alums import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 50% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alums in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of alums consumption, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, alums consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Mexico, fivefold. The Philippines ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5% share.

What are the largest producers of alums in the world?

China remains the largest alums producing country worldwide, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, alums production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alums to Argentina?

In value terms, Mexico constituted the largest supplier of alums to Argentina.

What are the leading importers of alums from Argentina?

In value terms, Paraguay remains the key foreign market for alums exports from Argentina.

What is the average export price for alums in Argentina?

In 2021, the average alums export price amounted to $3,415 per ton, surging by 2.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alums in Argentina?

The average alums import price stood at $1,867 per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alums market in Argentina. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20134173 - Alums

Country coverage:

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023