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Argentina: Polyurethanes Market 2024

Polyurethanes Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian polyurethanes market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Polyurethanes consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polyurethanes Exports

Exports from Argentina

For the sixth year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in overseas shipments of polyurethanes in primary forms, which decreased by -11.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polyurethanes exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for polyurethanes exports from Argentina, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, polyurethanes exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), threefold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil totaled -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+2.5% per year) and Chile (-30.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for polyurethanes exported from Argentina were Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +4.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 polyurethanes export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Bolivia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyurethanes Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of polyurethanes in primary forms increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polyurethanes imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polyurethanes to Argentina, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, polyurethanes imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.7% per year) and the United States (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyurethanes in primary forms to Argentina, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.0% per year) and Italy (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polyurethanes import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for polyurethanes in primary forms in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of polyurethanes consumption, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, polyurethanes consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.2% share.

What are the largest producers of polyurethanes in primary forms in the world?

China remains the largest polyurethanes producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, polyurethanes production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Belgium ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of polyurethanes in primary forms to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of polyurethanes to Argentina, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of polyurethanes in primary forms from Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil remains the key foreign market for polyurethanes exports from Argentina, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uruguay, with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 13% share.

What is the average export price for polyurethanes in primary forms in Argentina?

In 2021, the average polyurethanes export price amounted to $3,554 per ton, growing by 4.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for polyurethanes in primary forms in Argentina?

In 2021, the average polyurethanes import price amounted to $3,259 per ton, with an increase of 4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyurethanes 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 20165670 - Polyurethanes, in primary forms

Country coverage:

Argentina

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023