Argentina: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Argentina

The Argentinian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market declined to $X in 2021, waning by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Argentina

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Argentina

For the third year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in overseas shipments of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, which decreased by -5.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Argentina, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), fourfold. Bolivia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+92.7% per year) and Bolivia (-7.9% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Argentina, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay totaled -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+90.4% per year) and Bolivia (-9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Spain (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were imported into Argentina; which is down by -95% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14,206% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9,694% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Argentina, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-15.9% per year) and Belgium (+49.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Argentina, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+43.9% per year) and Spain (-14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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