Uruguay: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Uruguay

In 2021, the Uruguayan market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Uruguay was estimated at less than X kg, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at less than $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X kg) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Uruguay, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2013, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2013, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Uruguay

For the fourth consecutive year, Uruguay recorded decline in overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Paraguay (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Paraguay (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a resilient expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform