Argentina: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Argentina

The Argentinian market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a strong increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Argentina

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders decreased by -62.4% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 342%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 197% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X kg) was the main destination for exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders from Argentina, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay totaled -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-34.8% per year) and Chile (-46.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of -6.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 360% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Chile (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, the amount of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders imported into Argentina soared to X tons, rising by 713% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Chile (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders to Argentina, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +113.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders suppliers to Argentina were Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +44.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 141%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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