Argentina: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Argentina

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Argentinian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when its value increased by 0.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Argentina

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Argentina surged to X tons, increasing by 78% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 117%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Argentina, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay stood at +8.5%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Argentina, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay stood at +7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Argentina surged to X tons, jumping by 34% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +35.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.4% per year) and Italy (+13.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Argentina, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +37.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.6% per year) and Italy (+10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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