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Argentina - Chalk And Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Chalk and Dolomite Price in Argentina - 2023

Chalk and Dolomite Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average chalk and dolomite export price stood at $45 per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The export price peaked at $61 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to -0.4% per year.

Chalk and Dolomite Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average chalk and dolomite import price stood at $163 per ton in 2022, falling by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $255 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($568 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($89 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chalk and Dolomite Exports in Argentina

In 2022, the amount of chalk and dolomite exported from Argentina contracted rapidly to 58K tons, dropping by -28.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 82K tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports reduced dramatically to $2.6M in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 24%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.3M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Export of Chalk and Dolomite in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Chile	2.8	2.6	3.2	2.5	-3.7%
Others	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0%
Total	2.9	2.7	3.3	2.6	-3.6%

Top Export Markets for Chalk and Dolomite from Argentina in 2022:

Chile (57.8K tons)

Chalk and Dolomite Imports in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 2.5K tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into Argentina; with a decrease of -1.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a sharp curtailment.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports contracted to $402K in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment.

Import of Chalk and Dolomite in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	529	294	181	109	-40.9%
Brazil	222	87.1	11.1	82.6	-28.1%
France	71.9	111	27.8	35.1	-21.3%
United States	70.9	84.4	3.7	24.2	-30.1%
Turkey	122	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	131	99.3	209	151	4.9%
Total	1,146	676	433	402	-29.5%

Top Suppliers of Chalk and Dolomite to Argentina in 2022:

Brazil (932.9 tons)
Spain (690.0 tons)
France (89.4 tons)
United States (42.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite 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 08113010 - Chalk
Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023