Argentina: Market for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm 2024

Market Size for Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm in Argentina

The Argentinian market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm totaled $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Exports from Argentina

In 2023, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm from Argentina surged to X tons, picking up by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm expanded slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), more than tenfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Self-Adhesive Plastic Tape in Rolls of a Width Under 20cm

Imports into Argentina

In 2023, overseas purchases of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm suppliers to Argentina were China ($X), Brazil ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width under Xcm amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform