Argentina: Market for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries 2025

Market Size for Primary Cells And Primary Batteries in Argentina

The Argentinian market for primary cells and primary batteries skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild decline. Primary cells and primary batteries consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of primary cells and primary batteries, when their volume increased by 31% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,433% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X units) was the main destination for primary cells and primary batteries exports from Argentina, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, primary cells and primary batteries exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay amounted to +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-27.9% per year) and the United States (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for primary cells and primary batteries exports from Argentina, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-13.9% per year) and Chile (-23.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for primary cells and primary batteries stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -42.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 325%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Primary Cells And Primary Batteries

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X units of primary cells and primary batteries were imported into Argentina; surging by 41% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, primary cells and primary batteries imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Singapore (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main suppliers of primary cells and primary batteries imports to Argentina, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Indonesia, the United States, Thailand, Belgium and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Singapore ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest primary cells and primary batteries suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +55.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for primary cells and primary batteries amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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