Argentina: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2025

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Argentina

The Argentinian market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -9.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by 29% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X square meters), Bolivia (X square meters) and Paraguay (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Argentina, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exported from Argentina were Uruguay ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Bolivia ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +24.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by -27.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Paraguay (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Argentina

Imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground into Argentina fell to X square meters in 2022, waning by -7.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 141%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Argentina, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Algeria (X square meters), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-10.3% per year) and Algeria (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Argentina, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+15.5% per year) and Vietnam (-33.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by +98.7% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter), while the price for Algeria ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform