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Argentina: Market for Chromium Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Chromium Ores and Concentrates in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian chromium ore and concentrate market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Argentina

In 2014, exports of chromium ores and concentrates from Argentina surged to X tons, rising by X% on 2013 figures. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate exports soared to $X in 2014. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of chromium ore and concentrate exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2014, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X), Chile ($X) and Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest markets for chromium ore and concentrate exported from Argentina worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Bolivia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average chromium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a significant decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of chromium ores and concentrates were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chromium ore and concentrate imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main chromium ore and concentrate supplier to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chromium ore and concentrate imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chromium ores and concentrates to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chromium ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chromium ores and concentrates in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chromium ore and concentrate consumption was China, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, chromium ore and concentrate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Kazakhstan, twofold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 16% share.

What are the largest producers of chromium ores and concentrates in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chromium ore and concentrate production was South Africa, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, chromium ore and concentrate production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, twofold. Kazakhstan ranked third in terms of total production with a 17% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chromium ores and concentrates to Argentina?

In value terms, South Africa constituted the largest supplier of chromium ores and concentrates to Argentina, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil, with a 5.4% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of chromium ores and concentrates from Argentina?

In value terms, the largest markets for chromium ore and concentrate exported from Argentina were Bolivia, Chile and Uruguay, together comprising 99% of total exports.

What is the average export price for chromium ores and concentrates in Argentina?

In 2014, the average chromium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $794 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for chromium ores and concentrates in Argentina?

The average chromium ore and concentrate import price stood at $490 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for chromium ore and concentrate in Argentina. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023