Price for Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics in Argentina - 2023

Price for Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for knitted or crocheted pile fabricses stood at $3,925 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,264 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($6,471 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $3,820 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.9%).

Price for Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for knitted or crocheted pile fabricses stood at $11,158 per ton in 2021, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 6.8%. The export price peaked at $19,326 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($21,118 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($3,467 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics in Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in overseas purchases of knitted or crocheted pile fabricses, which increased by 81% to 16K tons in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knitted or crocheted pile fabrics imports soared to $65M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	11.9	14.0	28.7	60.2	71.7%
Brazil	1.7	1.7	1.4	2.1	7.3%
Others	1.6	1.9	2.8	2.3	12.9%
Total	15.2	17.5	32.9	64.6	62.0%

Top Suppliers of Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics to Argentina in 2022:

China (15.8K tons)
Brazil (0.3K tons)

Exports of Knitted or Crocheted Pile Fabrics in Argentina

In 2021, the amount of knitted or crocheted pile fabricses exported from Argentina rose remarkably to 518 kg, surging by 12% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% from 2019 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, knitted or crocheted pile fabrics exports rose modestly to $5.8K in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2019 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.