Argentina: Ceramic Statuette Market 2025

Ceramic Statuette Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian ceramic statuette market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +115.2% against 2019 indices. Ceramic statuette consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Statuette Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles increased by 108% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 364%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic statuette exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic statuette exports from Argentina, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic statuette exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay stood at -26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-0.5% per year) and the United States (-28.2% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Chile ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic statuette exported from Argentina worldwide.

Chile, with a CAGR of +9.9%, 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

The average ceramic statuette export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 89% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Brazil (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Statuette Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, the amount of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles imported into Argentina surged to X tons, rising by 23% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic statuette imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +141.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic statuette to Argentina, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic statuette imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), fivefold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+10.7% per year) and Tunisia (+292.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles to Argentina, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+15.6% per year) and Tunisia (+318.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic statuette import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic statuette import price increased by +54.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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