Argentina: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian paper dishes and cups market decreased by -3.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Argentina

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Argentina

Paper dishes and cups exports from Argentina surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 50% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of paper dishes and cups exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest markets for paper dishes and cups exported from Argentina worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Paraguay (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups decreased by -39.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 145%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper dishes and cups imports to Argentina, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +122.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper dishes and cups suppliers to Argentina were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +940.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paper dishes and cups import price increased by +98.1% against 2019 indices. 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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