Uruguay: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Uruguay

For the third consecutive year, the Uruguayan market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth 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 hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Uruguay

In 2019, shipments abroad of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Uruguay, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X per square meter, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground into Uruguay stood at X square meters, with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X square meters), threefold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per square meter), while the price for Argentina ($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 Algeria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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