Argentina: Market for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Argentina

The Argentinian knitted shawl and scarf market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Argentina

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 -16.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 112%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline. 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

Chile (X units) was the main destination for knitted shawl and scarf exports from Argentina, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, knitted shawl and scarf exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile stood at -22.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-20.7% per year) and Paraguay (-32.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for knitted shawl and scarf exported from Argentina were Chile ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Paraguay ($X).

Uruguay, with a CAGR of -15.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average knitted shawl and scarf export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 36%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 Paraguay (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports into Argentina

After four years of decline, purchases abroad of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 10% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 236%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of knitted shawl and scarf to Argentina, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X units), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -6.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles to Argentina, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average knitted shawl and scarf import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight increase. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for China stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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