Argentina: Natural Stone Sett Market 2025

Natural Stone Sett Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian natural stone sett market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Stone Sett Production in Argentina

In value terms, natural stone sett production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Stone Sett Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones were exported from Argentina; which is down by -89.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 567% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural stone sett exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 542% 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 natural stone sett exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to -29.7%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled -29.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural stone sett export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -13.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain amounted to +3.1% per year.

Natural Stone Sett Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones, when their volume decreased by -3.3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,029%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, natural stone sett imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,063%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) was the main natural stone sett supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, natural stone sett imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia stood at +138.4%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones to Argentina, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at +198.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural stone sett import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+25.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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