Argentina: Market for Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber 2025

Market Size for Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian rubber tube and pipe market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber decreased by -26.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for rubber tube and pipe exports from Argentina, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, rubber tube and pipe exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. Uruguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-26.5% per year) and Uruguay (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber exports from Argentina, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil amounted to -8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-26.0% per year) and Uruguay (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Bolivia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber tube and pipe imports to Argentina, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the United States, Turkey, Hungary, Malaysia, Italy, Spain, Japan and France, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest rubber tube and pipe suppliers to Argentina, together comprising 56% of total imports. Germany, the United States, Hungary, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Japan, France and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +21.7%, saw 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 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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