Uruguay: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for plastic hoses and hose fittings dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Plastic hose and hose fitting consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in Uruguay

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic hoses and hose fittings were exported from Uruguay; which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for plastic hose and hose fitting exports from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay (X kg), with a X% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic hoses and hose fittings exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for plastic hoses and hose fittings amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of plastic hoses and hose fittings decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic hose and hose fitting imports to Uruguay, together accounting for X% of total imports. Israel, Spain, Turkey, the United States and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic hose and hose fitting suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Spain, the United States, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plastic hoses and hose fittings amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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