Uruguay: Construction Sands Market 2022

Construction Sands Market Size in Uruguay

After two years of growth, the Uruguayan construction sands market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Construction sands consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Construction Sands Production in Uruguay

In value terms, construction sands production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Construction sands production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Uruguay

Construction sands exports from Uruguay expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to Free Zones exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Free Zones totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Free Zones ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Construction sands imports into Uruguay skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, construction sands imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main construction sands supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, construction sands imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +X%.

In value terms, China ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest construction sands suppliers to Uruguay.

China, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average construction sands import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform