Uruguay: Non-Electric Chainsaw Market 2024

Non-Electric Chainsaw Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan non-electric chainsaw market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-electric chainsaw consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Electric Chainsaw Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X units of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor were exported from Uruguay; increasing by 60% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 11,200%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 21,809% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X units) was the main destination for non-electric chainsaw exports from Uruguay, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, non-electric chainsaw exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X units), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina amounted to +14.3%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor exports from Uruguay, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled +16.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-electric chainsaw export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 94% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+2.1%).

Non-Electric Chainsaw Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor increased by 19% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Sweden (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main suppliers of non-electric chainsaw imports to Uruguay, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Germany, the United States, the Czech Republic and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor to Uruguay, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+2.1% per year) and Germany (-9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-electric chainsaw import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -10.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-electric chainsaw import price decreased by -27.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 48%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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