Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina
4. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $15,071 per ton, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($26,767 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($7,800 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $4,983 per ton, jumping by 81% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $23,381 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($12,215 per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay stood at $3,622 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina

In 2022, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses into Argentina skyrocketed to 225 tons, growing by 25% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses soared to $3.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Argentina in 2022:

1. China (208.6 tons)
2. Spain (4.8 tons)
3. United States (4.4 tons)
4. Belgium (3.8 tons)
5. Norway (3.2 tons)

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses decreased by -44.3% to 14 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 100%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 27 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses reached $70K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $76K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Argentina in 2022:

1. Paraguay (11.9 tons)
2. Peru (2.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform