Uruguay: Market for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in Uruguay

The Uruguayan aluminium window and door market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.7% against 2018 indices. Aluminium window and door consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in Uruguay

In value terms, aluminium window and door production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 increased by +7.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows were finally on the rise to reach X tons after eight years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium window and door exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Venezuela (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main destinations of aluminium window and door exports from Uruguay, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows exports from Uruguay, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay stood at -9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (-20.9% per year) and China (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (-13.9%).

Imports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, purchases abroad of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows decreased by -51.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium window and door imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 173% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium window and door to Uruguay, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium window and door imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), fourfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +36.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+17.7% per year) and Argentina (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest aluminium window and door suppliers to Uruguay were China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Argentina, Spain, Italy and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +70.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average aluminium window and door import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($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 (+26.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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