Argentina: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Argentinian cellulose fibrecement sheet market, when its value decreased by -1% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Argentina

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement were exported from Argentina; with an increase of 311% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Argentina, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-21.2% per year) and Paraguay (-24.8% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Argentina, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay totaled +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-20.0% per year) and Paraguay (-20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Argentina, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +25.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 cellulose fibrecement sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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