Price for Photographic Plates and Film; for Offset Reproduction, Exposed and Developed in Argentina - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Photographic Plates and Film; for Offset Reproduction, Exposed and Developed in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Photographic Plates and Film; for Offset Reproduction, Exposed and Developed in Argentina

Price for Photographic Plates and Film; for Offset Reproduction, Exposed and Developed in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for photographic plates and film; for offset reproduction, exposed and developeds stood at $23,231 per ton in 2022, waning by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $55,634 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 ($28,495 per ton), while the price for Chile ($4,783 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Photographic Plates and Film; for Offset Reproduction, Exposed and Developed in Argentina

For the fourth consecutive year, Argentina recorded growth in overseas purchases of photographic plates and film; for offset reproduction, exposed and developeds, which increased by 20% to 1.6 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% 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 +72.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of photographic plates and film; for offset reproduction, exposed and developeds surged to $36K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Photographic Plates and Film; for Offset Reproduction, Exposed and Developed to Argentina in 2022:

1. Switzerland (1134.0 kg)
2. Chile (345.0 kg)
3. Brazil (91.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform