
Uruguay - Base Metal Wire and Rods of Agglomerated Base Powder - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Agglomerated Powder Rod Market Size in Uruguay
The Uruguayan agglomerated powder rod market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 124% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Agglomerated powder rod consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Agglomerated Powder Rod Exports
Exports from Uruguay
In 2021, agglomerated powder rod exports from Uruguay reduced sharply to X kg, dropping by -62.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 662% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, agglomerated powder rod exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 269%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Bolivia (X kg) was the main destination for agglomerated powder rod exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, agglomerated powder rod exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), sixfold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia totaled -14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (0.0% per year) and Paraguay (-27.0% per year).
In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder exports from Uruguay, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia stood at -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (0.0% per year) and Paraguay (-22.0% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average agglomerated powder rod export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 242% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Paraguay (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Agglomerated Powder Rod Imports
Imports into Uruguay
In 2021, supplies from abroad of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder increased by 173% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, agglomerated powder rod imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
South Korea (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of agglomerated powder rod imports to Uruguay, together accounting for 70% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest agglomerated powder rod suppliers to Uruguay were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Lithuania ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports.
South Korea, with a CAGR of +0.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
The average agglomerated powder rod import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -29.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 86%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the agglomerated powder rod market in Uruguay. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 25931570 - Base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, u sed for metal spraying (including parts)
Country coverage:
- Uruguay
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Uruguay
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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