Uruguay: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Uruguay

The Uruguayan non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Uruguay

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Uruguay

In 2015, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Uruguay plummeted to X units, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports declined markedly to $X in 2015. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of X% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2015, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2015, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by X% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units) was the main supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay (X units), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Paraguay ($X per unit), while the price for Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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