Argentina: Market for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap 2025

Market Size for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Argentina

The Argentinian market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap exported from Argentina skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 51% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 202%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap from Argentina, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-11.0% per year) and the United States (-17.3% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap exports from Argentina, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile amounted to +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-25.0% per year) and Paraguay (-13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, when their volume increased by 42% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap supplier to Argentina, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+13.8% per year) and Indonesia (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap to Argentina, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled -8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+9.3% per year) and China (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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