Argentina: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian ceramic tile market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Argentina

In value terms, ceramic tile production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles increased by 3.3% to X square meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 113%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Argentina, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X square meters), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile totaled +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-1.9% per year) and the United States (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Argentina, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-17.7% per year) and Uruguay (-10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, ceramic tile imports into Argentina soared to X square meters, surging by 134% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Argentina, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), more than tenfold. Italy (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.1% per year) and Italy (+5.2% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Argentina, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.3% per year) and Italy (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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