Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay
4. Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $3,120 per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica increased by +120.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($12,775 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($2,127 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $4,086 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by -14.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Paraguay.

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to +11.8% per year.

Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay

For the fourth consecutive year, Uruguay recorded growth in overseas purchases of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica, which increased by 9.4% to 213 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica skyrocketed to $665K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.5% 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 +62.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica to Uruguay in 2022:

1. Brazil (172.4 tons)
2. Pakistan (16.7 tons)
3. United States (13.6 tons)
4. Germany (5.7 tons)
5. Italy (1.8 tons)

Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Uruguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica decreased by 0% to 9.9 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 873% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica stood at $41K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 732%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica from Uruguay in 2022:

1. Paraguay (9.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform