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Caustic Soda Market Size in Argentina
In 2021, the Argentinian caustic soda market decreased by -3.3% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +75.9% against 2015 indices. Caustic soda consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
Caustic Soda Production in Argentina
In value terms, caustic soda production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31%. Caustic soda production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.
Caustic Soda Exports
Exports from Argentina
In 2021, the amount of caustic soda exported from Argentina skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 40% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, caustic soda exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 148%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Paraguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of caustic soda exports from Argentina, together accounting for 100% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +6.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for caustic soda exports from Argentina, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 3% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay stood at +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-23.2% per year) and Uruguay (-9.9% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average caustic soda export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Bolivia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Caustic Soda Imports
Imports into Argentina
In 2021, purchases abroad of caustic soda increased by 0.1% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, caustic soda imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of caustic soda to Argentina, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, caustic soda imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to -9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+17.0% per year) and Peru (0.0% per year).
In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caustic soda to Argentina, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 9.7% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to -13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+18.1% per year) and Peru (0.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average caustic soda import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -24.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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- Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
- Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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