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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables stood at $0.1 per unit in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $0.2 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Vietnam ($0.1 per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($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 Vietnam (-5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables amounted to $1.7 per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 874%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1.9 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($38 per unit), while the average price for exports to Uruguay amounted to $0.7 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (-4.8%).

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

Imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables into Argentina surged to 120M units in 2022, picking up by 35% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables soared to $11M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (107.2M units)
2. Vietnam (8.8M units)
3. Hong Kong SAR (2.7M units)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables decreased by 0% to 38 units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 280% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillables stood at $64 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 663% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Uruguay (37.0 units)
2. Germany (1.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform