Argentina: Market for Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood 2025

Market Size for Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian wood kitchenware and tableware market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of tableware and kitchenware of wood, when their volume decreased by -1.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for wood kitchenware and tableware exports from Argentina, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, wood kitchenware and tableware exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X kg), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-9.7% per year) and the United States (-16.2% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for tableware and kitchenware of wood exports from Argentina, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay totaled +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-8.5% per year) and the United States (-23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood kitchenware and tableware export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -19.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Chile (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of tableware and kitchenware of wood were imported into Argentina; increasing by 58% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 170%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main wood kitchenware and tableware supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, wood kitchenware and tableware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+37.4% per year) and Vietnam (+14.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tableware and kitchenware of wood to Argentina, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+41.5% per year) and Vietnam (+22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood kitchenware and tableware import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 45% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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