Argentina: Bentonite Market 2021

Bentonite Market Size in Argentina

In 2019, the Argentinian bentonite market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bentonite Production in Argentina

In value terms, bentonite production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bentonite Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2019, bentonite exports from Argentina reduced to X tons, waning by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Argentina exports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, bentonite exports fell modestly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Argentina exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2019, India (X tons), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key exporters of bentonite, together constituting X% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Greece, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bentonite supplying countries from Argentina were the U.S. ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The bentonite export price in Argentina stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Argentina export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2019, the amount of bentonite imported into Argentina shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by -X% compared with 2018 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of bentonite imports in 2019 were Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and France (X tons), together recording X% of total import. Italy (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bentonite importing markets into Argentina were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Thailand, France, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Russia, Malaysia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the bentonite import price in Argentina amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform