Argentina: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Argentina

The Argentinian non-refractory clay constructional products market expanded to $X in 2022, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible decline. Non-refractory clay constructional products consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Argentina

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay constructional products were exported from Argentina; which is down by -27.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 249% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 218% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Argentina, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to -19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-31.4% per year) and South Africa (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Argentina were Uruguay ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports.

Bolivia, with a CAGR of +5.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products export price decreased by -17.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+28.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Argentina

Non-refractory clay constructional products imports into Argentina contracted markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -70.3% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4,790%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8,382%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay constructional products imports to Argentina, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +60.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory clay constructional products suppliers to Argentina.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +57.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -24.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 73%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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