Argentina: Market for Talcum and Cosmetic Powder 2024

Market Size for Talcum and Cosmetic Powder in Argentina

The Argentinian talcum and cosmetic powder market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder in Argentina

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Talcum and cosmetic powder production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder

Exports from Argentina

For the eighth year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in overseas shipments of talcum and cosmetic powder, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. 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 tons), Colombia (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of talcum and cosmetic powder exports from Argentina, together accounting for X% of total exports. Paraguay, Peru and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for talcum and cosmetic powder exported from Argentina were Colombia ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Uruguay, Paraguay and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talcum and cosmetic powder export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X 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 Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, talcum and cosmetic powder imports into Argentina rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest talcum and cosmetic powder supplier to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, talcum and cosmetic powder imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talcum and cosmetic powder to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 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 totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average talcum and cosmetic powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform