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Container Price in Argentina - 2023

Container Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average container import price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, growing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $0.3 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($0.3 per unit), while the price for South Africa ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Container Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average container export price amounted to $0.3 per unit, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The export price peaked at $0.3 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($0.7 per unit), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Container Imports in Argentina

Container imports into Argentina was estimated at 649M units in 2022, surging by 14% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, container imports soared to $146M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Container in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	39.2	47.3	77.7	94.0	33.8%
Paraguay	0.1	3.4	8.5	17.0	454.0%
Chile	12.9	9.0	9.9	16.9	9.4%
China	6.1	5.7	7.3	4.8	-7.7%
United States	4.5	4.0	5.3	3.7	-6.3%
South Africa	4.3	3.1	4.0	3.1	-10.3%
Others	7.0	7.2	7.1	6.4	-2.9%
Total	74.1	79.7	120	146	25.4%

Top Suppliers of Container to Argentina in 2022:

Brazil (395.7M units)
Chile (110.0M units)
Paraguay (75.4M units)
South Africa (29.5M units)
China (17.6M units)
United States (5.0M units)

Container Exports in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 68M units of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers were exported from Argentina; increasing by 24% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 410% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 176M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, container exports skyrocketed to $19M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 340%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $34M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Container in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	5.8	8.5	5.5	9.6	18.3%
United States	0.1	N/A	N/A	4.1	244.8%
Uruguay	0.9	1.9	1.8	2.6	42.4%
Paraguay	0.3	0.5	0.6	1.0	49.4%
Chile	N/A	6.2	2.9	0.9	-61.9%
Mexico	N/A	16.3	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.5	0.2	N/A	0.3	-15.7%
Total	7.6	33.6	10.8	18.5	34.5%

Top Export Markets for Container from Argentina in 2022:

Brazil (41.3M units)
Uruguay (12.7M units)
United States (6.0M units)
Chile (4.1M units)
Paraguay (3.3M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container 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 25911100 - Tanks, casks, drums, cans... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, . .50 l, . .300 l
Prodcom 25911200 - Tanks, casks, drums... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, < .50 l
Prodcom 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l
Prodcom 25921210 - Aluminium collapsible tubular containers of a capacity . .300 litres, for any material except compressed or liquefied gas
Prodcom 25921240 - Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), n.e.s. (other than collapsible tubular containers and containers for aerosols)
Prodcom 25921260 - Aluminium aerosol containers, with a capacity . .300 litres

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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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