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Uruguay: Breathing Appliances Market 2024

Breathing Appliances Market Size in Uruguay

After three years of growth, the Uruguayan breathing appliances market decreased by -22.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Breathing Appliances Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of breathing appliances and gas masks exported from Uruguay contracted rapidly to X units, falling by -41.6% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,783%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, breathing appliances exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,466%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X units) was the main destination for breathing appliances exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, breathing appliances exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina was relatively modest.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for breathing appliances and gas masks exports from Uruguay, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average breathing appliances export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 673% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Breathing Appliances Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of breathing appliances and gas masks decreased by -45.4% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 114%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, breathing appliances imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) constituted the largest supplier of breathing appliances to Uruguay, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, breathing appliances imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of breathing appliances and gas masks to Uruguay, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.4% per year) and Canada (+62.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average breathing appliances import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 97% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a measured increase. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for breathing appliances and gas masks in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of breathing appliances consumption, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, breathing appliances consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fivefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of breathing appliances and gas masks in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and the UK, with a combined 59% share of global production. These countries were followed by Japan, Russia, Mexico, Taiwan Chinese), Germany, Indonesia, Spain and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of breathing appliances and gas masks to Uruguay?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of breathing appliances to Uruguay, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 3.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading importers of breathing appliances and gas masks from Uruguay?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for breathing appliances exports from Uruguay, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States $566), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for breathing appliances and gas masks in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average breathing appliances export price amounted to $8,828 per ton, which is down by -54.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for breathing appliances and gas masks in Uruguay?

The average breathing appliances import price stood at $35,788 per ton in 2021, falling by -28.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the breathing appliances 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 32995910 - Breathing appliances and gas masks (excluding therapeutic respiration apparatus and protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters)

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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023