Price for Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina
4. Exports of Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina

Price for Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steels amounted to $1,623 per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($10,459 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,255 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steels stood at $1,403 per ton in 2022, rising by 56% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,644 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($3,638 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($1,144 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina

Imports of granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steels into Argentina shrank remarkably to 2.5K tons in 2022, declining by -19% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +38.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 71%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.1K tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steels reduced to $4M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +66.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.3M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel to Argentina in 2022:

1. Brazil (1695.7 tons)
2. Sweden (255.5 tons)
3. Germany (187.2 tons)
4. China (177.8 tons)
5. Egypt (39.9 tons)
6. Canada (29.1 tons)

Exports of Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel in Argentina

In 2022, exports of granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steels from Argentina shrank remarkably to 310 tons, which is down by -23.3% on the year before. Overall, exports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steels skyrocketed to $435K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Granules and Powders, of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron or Steel from Argentina in 2022:

1. Chile (260.6 tons)
2. Sweden (30.0 tons)
3. Uruguay (15.2 tons)
4. Bolivia (4.6 tons)