Argentina: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Argentina

The Argentinian market for chamois, patent and combination leather contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Argentina

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of chamois, patent and combination leather decreased by -25.2% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 391%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 175%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X square meters) was the main destination for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Argentina, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X square meters), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +19.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-15.7% per year) and Morocco (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Argentina, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay amounted to +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-11.0% per year) and Morocco (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather, when their volume increased by 50% to X square meters. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest chamois, patent and combination leather supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X square meters), with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to -8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.6% per year) and the United States (-14.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Argentina, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled -13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.2% per year) and Italy (-22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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