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Argentina: Waste Cork Market 2025

Waste Cork Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian waste cork market decreased by -14% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Waste Cork Exports

Exports from Argentina

Waste cork exports from Argentina fell dramatically to X kg in 2019, which is down by -75% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2018, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, waste cork exports contracted sharply to $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a dramatic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X kg) was the main destination for waste cork exports from Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile totaled -75.0%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the key foreign market for waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork exports from Argentina.

From 2018 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile amounted to -77.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average waste cork export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2018 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to -8.8% per year.

Waste Cork Imports

Imports into Argentina

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork decreased by -5.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, waste cork imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of waste cork to Argentina, with a 52% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal stood at -7.4%.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork to Argentina, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal stood at -2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average waste cork import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork in the world?

China remains the largest waste cork consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, waste cork consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.1% share.

What are the largest producers of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork in the world?

China remains the largest waste cork producing country worldwide, accounting for 20% of total volume. Moreover, waste cork production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with an 8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork to Argentina?

In value terms, Portugal constituted the largest supplier of waste cork to Argentina, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 2.2% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork from Argentina?

In value terms, Chile $26) remains the key foreign market for waste cork exports from Argentina.

What is the average export price for waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork in Argentina?

The average waste cork export price stood at $26,000 per ton in 2019, which is down by -32.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork in Argentina?

The average waste cork import price stood at $3,622 per ton in 2020, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the waste cork 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 16292130 - Waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork (excluding natural cork raw or simply prepared)

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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