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Argentina: Textile Wadding Market 2025

Textile Wadding Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian textile wadding market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Textile wadding consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Textile Wadding Production in Argentina

In value terms, textile wadding production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 67%. Textile wadding production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Textile Wadding Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof were exported from Argentina; with a decrease of -82.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,052% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, textile wadding exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 737%. 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 textile wadding exports from Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay totaled +17.2%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay amounted to +9.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average textile wadding export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 98% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +29.1% per year.

Textile Wadding Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof decreased by -10.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, textile wadding imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of textile wadding imports to Argentina, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Turkey, Brazil, the United States, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof to Argentina, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Paraguay stood at -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.1% per year) and Mexico (+35.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average textile wadding import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the world?

The country with the largest volume of wadding of textile consumption was China, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, wadding of textile consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of wadding of textile production, comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, wadding of textile production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof to Argentina?

In value terms, the largest wadding of textile suppliers to Argentina were Mexico, Paraguay and Brazil, with a combined 59% share of total imports. The United States, China, Russia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of wadding of textile materials and articles thereof from Argentina?

In value terms, Uruguay remains the key foreign market for wadding of textile exports from Argentina.

What is the average export price for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in Argentina?

In 2021, the average wadding of textile export price amounted to $6,955 per ton, rising by 6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in Argentina?

In 2021, the average wadding of textile import price amounted to $9,037 per ton, dropping by -26.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the textile wadding market in Argentina. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13991400 - Textile flock and dust and mill neps
Prodcom 17221240 - Wadding, other articles of wadding

Country coverage:

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024