Argentina: Transport Container Market 2025

Transport Container Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian transport container market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Transport container consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Transport Container Production in Argentina

In value terms, transport container production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Transport container production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Transport Container Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, transport container exports from Argentina reduced sharply to X units, which is down by -38.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 623% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, transport container exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 441% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X units) was the main destination for transport container exports from Argentina, with a 90% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X units), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to +68.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+56.5% per year) and Uruguay (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for transport containers exports from Argentina, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at +39.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+93.6% per year) and Uruguay (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average transport container export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Transport Container Imports

Imports into Argentina

For the third year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in supplies from abroad of transport containers, which increased by 69% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 491%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, transport container imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 418%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of transport container to Argentina, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, transport container imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +34.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of transport containers to Argentina, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +23.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average transport container import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 61%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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