Argentina: Market for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian vulcanised cellular rubber articles market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, exports of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses from Argentina reduced rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -32% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 190%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from Argentina, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X kg), more than tenfold. Mexico (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay stood at -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+11.6% per year) and Mexico (-34.6% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses exports from Argentina, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (-2.8% per year) and Brazil (-38.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vulcanised cellular rubber articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 32% 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.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, imports of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses into Argentina skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 99% on 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest vulcanised cellular rubber articles supplier to Argentina, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), tenfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+25.4% per year) and Thailand (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses to Argentina, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+2.2% per year) and China (+26.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vulcanised cellular rubber articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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