Uruguay: Quicklime Market 2022

Quicklime Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan quicklime market soared to $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Production in Uruguay

In value terms, quicklime production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Quicklime Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of quicklime exported from Uruguay soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quicklime exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for quicklime exports from Uruguay, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the key foreign market for quicklime exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quicklime export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, quicklime export price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. 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 reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +X% per year.

Quicklime Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, purchases abroad of quicklime increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quicklime imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to Uruguay, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, quicklime imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quicklime to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quicklime import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform