Argentina: Pyrites Market 2022

Pyrites Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian pyrites market surged to $X in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Argentina

Pyrites exports from Argentina totaled less than X kg in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pyrites exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for pyrites exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pyrites export price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of pyrites were imported into Argentina; picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pyrites imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pyrites imports to Argentina, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest pyrites suppliers to Argentina, with a combined X% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pyrites import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform