Argentina: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian ceramic tile market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Argentina

In value terms, ceramic tile production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X square meters), more than tenfold. Costa Rica (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Argentina

Ceramic tile imports into Argentina skyrocketed to X square meters in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), more than tenfold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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