Argentina: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2025

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian gypsum and anhydrite market rose markedly to $X in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Argentina

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, gypsum and anhydrite exports from Argentina fell rapidly to X tons, which is down by -37.5% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Argentina, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay amounted to -3.9%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Argentina, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay totaled -11.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -23.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gypsum and anhydrite increased by 358% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,670%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplier to Argentina, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +51.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+2,250.0% per year) and Spain (+5.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Argentina, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to +1,092.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+54.6% per year) and Spain (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum and anhydrite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 105% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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