Argentina: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Argentina

The Argentinian market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Argentina

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were exported from Argentina; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest markets for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Bolivia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics into Argentina totaled X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Argentina, together accounting for X% of total imports. Colombia, Turkey and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to Argentina were Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Colombia, Turkey and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform