Argentina: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Argentina

The Argentinian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market rose sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Argentina

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were exported from Argentina; with a decrease of -31.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 93%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Argentina, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Argentina were Chile ($X) and Paraguay ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Paraguay, with a CAGR of -11.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, 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 (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 363% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,532% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 2.7% 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 (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Argentina, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($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 growth rate of value from Mexico stood at +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

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 60% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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