Uruguay: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for chamois, patent and combination leather reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Uruguay

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 66%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, exports of chamois, patent and combination leather from Uruguay surged to X square meters, rising by 27% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 145%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 144%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters), Malaysia (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) were the main destinations of chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Uruguay, together comprising 90% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Spain and the United States, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Uruguay, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-29.8% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports into Uruguay

Chamois, patent and combination leather imports into Uruguay surged to X square meters in 2022, with an increase of 83% against the year before. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Uruguay, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X square meters), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +18.8%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Uruguay, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +14.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chamois, patent and combination leather amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 6.8% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-3.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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