Argentina: Plastic Extruder Market 2025

Plastic Extruder Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian plastic extruder market increased by 87% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +126.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Extruder Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of extruders for working rubber or plastics exported from Argentina dropped sharply to X units, which is down by -75% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,200%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic extruder exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,167%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) was the main destination for plastic extruder exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to -21.7%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for extruders for working rubber or plastics exports from Argentina, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 2% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil totaled -26.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-37.6% per year) and Paraguay (-36.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic extruder export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plastic extruder export price increased by +29.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 82%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+2,494.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Extruder Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of extruders for working rubber or plastics increased by 100% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic extruder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic extruder to Argentina, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic extruder imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X units), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+25.1% per year) and Japan (+24.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastic extruder suppliers to Argentina were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +29.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic extruder import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -24.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 88%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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