Argentina: Market for Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels 2025

Market Size for Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels in Argentina

The Argentinian metal anchors and grapnels market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Metal anchors and grapnels consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels in Argentina

In value terms, metal anchors and grapnels production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of iron or steel anchors, grapnels decreased by -38.1% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 877%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal anchors and grapnels exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,044%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for metal anchors and grapnels exports from Argentina, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, metal anchors and grapnels exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Venezuela (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X units), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (+17.1% per year) and the United States (-16.7% per year).

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel anchors, grapnels exports from Argentina, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Venezuela totaled +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-27.9% per year) and Belgium (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal anchors and grapnels export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Brazil ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+243.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of iron or steel anchors, grapnels into Argentina soared to X units, growing by 23% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal anchors and grapnels imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X units), China (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of metal anchors and grapnels imports to Argentina, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +1,154.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest metal anchors and grapnels suppliers to Argentina, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +508.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal anchors and grapnels import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal anchors and grapnels import price increased by +93.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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