Argentina: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Argentina

The Argentinian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Argentina

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Argentina

For the fifth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in overseas shipments of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Argentina, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay stood at +44.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+44.7% per year) and Chile (+19.4% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Argentina, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay totaled +33.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+38.2% per year) and Chile (+29.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 14% 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 country of destination: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone into Argentina declined dramatically to X tons, falling by -75.3% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 112%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Argentina, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X kg), with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at -32.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-13.2% per year) and Italy (-47.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Argentina, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-36.5% per year) and Italy (-57.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -77.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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