Argentina: Market for Gym and Fitness Equipment 2025

Market Size for Gym and Fitness Equipment in Argentina

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Argentinian gym and fitness equipment market, when its value decreased by -27.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded modest growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Gym and Fitness Equipment

Exports from Argentina

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of gym and fitness equipment increased by 1,068% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for gym and fitness equipment exports from Argentina, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, gym and fitness equipment exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay amounted to +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (-13.5% per year) and Chile (-25.4% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for gym and fitness equipment exports from Argentina, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay amounted to +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-20.3% per year) and Spain (-9.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gym and fitness equipment export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 51%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gym and Fitness Equipment

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of gym and fitness equipment, when their volume decreased by -32.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, gym and fitness equipment imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of gym and fitness equipment to Argentina, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +1.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gym and fitness equipment to Argentina, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +3.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average gym and fitness equipment import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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