Argentina: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian playing cards market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Playing cards consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Playing Cards Production in Argentina

In value terms, playing cards production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Playing cards production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of playing cards were exported from Argentina; with a decrease of -36.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, playing cards exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of playing cards exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of -1.4%).

In value terms, the largest markets for playing cards exported from Argentina were Uruguay ($X) and Chile ($X).

Chile, with a CAGR of -7.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average playing cards export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 58% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+7.0%).

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of playing cards increased by 279% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, playing cards imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 78%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main playing cards supplier to Argentina, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +44.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+11.2% per year) and Spain (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of playing cards to Argentina, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +28.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+23.0% per year) and Spain (-8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average playing cards import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -62.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 131%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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