Uruguay: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2022

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Uruguay

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Uruguayan cellulose fibrecement sheet market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Uruguay

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Uruguay

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by X% to less than X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to X% per year.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports into Uruguay dropped slightly to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Uruguay, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by China and Chile, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Uruguay were Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Costa Rica ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform