Argentina: Cement Pipe Market 2020

Cement Pipe Market Size in Argentina

The revenue of the cement pipe market in Argentina amounted to $X in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, cement pipe consumption continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cement pipe market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Cement Pipe Production in Argentina

In 2017, approx. X tons of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone were produced in Argentina; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, cement pipe production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Argentina cement pipe production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Cement Pipe Exports from Argentina

In 2017, the amount of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Argentina amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cement pipe exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Argentina exports peaked of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, cement pipe exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, cement pipe exports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. Argentina exports peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Cement Pipe Exports by Country from Argentina

The exports of the three major exporters of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone, namely China, Malaysia and Germany, represented more than third of total export. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Vietnam (X%). Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest cement pipe supplier from Argentina, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Cement Pipe Export Prices by Country in Argentina

The cement pipe export price in Argentina stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Spain ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Pipe Imports into Argentina

In 2017, approx. X tons of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into Argentina; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cement pipe imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Argentina imports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, cement pipe imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, cement pipe imports continue to indicate a strong growth. Argentina imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Cement Pipe Imports by Country into Argentina

The U.S. represented the major importer of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. France (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%). Switzerland (X tons), Australia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone imports. At the same time, Australia (+X%), Switzerland (+X%), Canada (+X%), China, Hong Kong SAR (+X%), Russia (+X%), Singapore (+X%) and Austria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of China, Hong Kong SAR, Canada, Austria, Russia, Switzerland and Australia decreased by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone into Argentina, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Cement Pipe Import Prices by Country in Argentina

The cement pipe import price in Argentina stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, cement pipe import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for pipes of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Australia ($X per ton), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform