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Argentina: Public Works Machinery Market 2025

Public Works Machinery Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian public works machinery market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Public works machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Public Works Machinery Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X units of machinery for public works and building were exported from Argentina; declining by -66.7% against the year before. In general, exports faced a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, public works machinery exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X units) was the main destination for public works machinery exports from Argentina, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, public works machinery exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay stood at -6.0%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest markets for public works machinery exported from Argentina worldwide.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +6.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average public works machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 86% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Uruguay amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Public Works Machinery Imports

Imports into Argentina

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of machinery for public works and building increased by 160% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, public works machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a moderate increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of public works machinery to Argentina, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, public works machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.7% per year) and Germany (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest public works machinery suppliers to Argentina were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +25.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average public works machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for machinery for public works and building in the world?

China remains the largest public works machinery consuming country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, public works machinery consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of machinery for public works and building in the world?

China remains the largest public works machinery producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, public works machinery production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of machinery for public works and building to Argentina?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of public works machinery to Argentina, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 4.4% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of machinery for public works and building from Argentina?

In value terms, Uruguay emerged as the key foreign market for public works machinery exports from Argentina, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Paraguay, with a 31% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for machinery for public works and building in Argentina?

In 2020, the average public works machinery export price amounted to $9,213 per unit, which is down by -41.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for machinery for public works and building in Argentina?

The average public works machinery import price stood at $1,149 per unit in 2020, waning by -55% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the public works machinery market in Argentina. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 28923090 - Machinery for public works, building..., having individual functions

Country coverage:

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024