Argentina: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian washing and drying machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in Argentina

In value terms, washing and drying machine production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, exports of household washing and drying machines from Argentina surged to X tons, picking up by 196% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a modest expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of washing and drying machine exports from Argentina, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bolivia (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Bolivia ($X) were the largest markets for washing and drying machine exported from Argentina worldwide, together comprising 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bolivia, with a CAGR of +28.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Bolivia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, washing and drying machine imports into Argentina rose significantly to X tons, surging by 15% against 2020 figures. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 642%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 523% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest washing and drying machine supplier to Argentina, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, washing and drying machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +41.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+24.2% per year) and Turkey (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household washing and drying machines to Argentina, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +37.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+23.4% per year) and Brazil (+15.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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