Report Update Feb 1, 2025

Argentina - Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Argentina: Pig Iron Market 2022

Pig Iron Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian pig iron market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pig Iron Production in Argentina

In value terms, pig iron production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pig Iron Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, overseas purchases of pig iron and spiegeleisen increased by 345% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 662% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pig iron imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 535%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of pig iron to Argentina, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay (X tons), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +16.2%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pig iron to Argentina, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +17.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pig iron import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 30%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+1.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pig iron and spiegeleisen in the world?

China remains the largest pig iron consuming country worldwide, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, pig iron consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, tenfold. South Korea ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.9% share.

What are the largest producers of pig iron and spiegeleisen in the world?

The country with the largest volume of pig iron production was China, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, pig iron production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, tenfold. South Korea ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pig iron and spiegeleisen to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of pig iron to Argentina.

What is the average import price for pig iron and spiegeleisen in Argentina?

In 2021, the average pig iron import price amounted to $403 per ton, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pig iron 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 24101100 - Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

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

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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