Argentina: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Argentina

The Argentinian market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Argentina

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 6.8%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Argentina

Exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Argentina surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 174% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Argentina, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), threefold. Uruguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil stood at -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-9.6% per year) and Uruguay (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Argentina, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil totaled -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-8.7% per year) and Uruguay (-0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +81.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) and Paraguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, the amount of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imported into Argentina fell sharply to X tons, reducing by -39% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 59%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 88%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Argentina, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+17.7% per year) and the United States (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Argentina, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+20.2% per year) and Chile (+20.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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