Argentina: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2025

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Argentina

The Argentinian limestone flux and limestone market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Limestone flux and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Argentina

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports from Argentina

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone decreased by -19.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 300%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 389% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for limestone flux and limestone exports from Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to -19.5%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the key foreign market for limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile amounted to -17.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average limestone flux and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +3.0% per year.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports into Argentina

After seven years of decline, supplies from abroad of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone increased by 13% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 191%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of limestone flux and limestone to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to -47.2%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada amounted to -42.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average limestone flux and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 96%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +9.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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