Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $0.1 per unit in 2022, increasing by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $0.1 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Brazil ($0.2 per unit), while the price for China ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Free Zones (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $0.1 per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $0.4 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uruguay amounted to -8.7% per year.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables, when their volume decreased by -3.5% to 53M units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 55M units in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables rose sharply to $6.4M in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Argentina in 2022:

1. Free Zones (20.2M units)
2. China (20.0M units)
3. France (12.7M units)
4. Brazil (0.6M units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables decreased by 0% to 706 units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.4K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $70 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 0.7%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $139. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Argentina in 2022:

1. Uruguay (704.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform