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Argentina: Plastic Bottle Market 2025

Plastic Bottle Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian plastic bottle market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 3,422% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Bottle Production in Argentina

In value terms, plastic bottle production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Bottle Exports

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics decreased by -21.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bottle exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +16.0% over the period from 2020 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic bottle exports from Argentina, together comprising 84% of total exports.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +92.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic bottle exported from Argentina worldwide, together accounting for 78% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +69.8%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average plastic bottle export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2020 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic bottle export price increased by +41.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 34% share of global consumption. Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, Bangladesh, Spain and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

What are the largest producers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 35% of global production. Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Japan, Spain, Brazil and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

What are the leading suppliers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil, China and Uruguay were the largest plastic bottle suppliers to Argentina, together accounting for 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Paraguay and Peru, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What are the leading importers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics from Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil remains the key foreign market for plastic bottle exports from Argentina, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uruguay, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Argentina?

In 2021, the average plastic bottle export price amounted to $2,682 per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Argentina?

The average plastic bottle import price stood at $3,191 per ton in 2021, falling by -3.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle 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 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024