Uruguay: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan ceramic tile market fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Uruguay

In value terms, ceramic tile production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from Uruguay; dropping by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Uruguay were the United States ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The United States, 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 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Uruguay totaled X square meters, almost unchanged from 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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