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Uruguay: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Uruguay

After six years of growth, the Uruguayan market for clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -63.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Uruguay

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -5.1% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,254% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 318%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Uruguay, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to +31.9%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Uruguay, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +31.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 229% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+1.6%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, imports of clays for construction and industrial use into Uruguay dropped rapidly to X tons, waning by -56% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 591%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 558%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier to Uruguay, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +50.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+32.8% per year) and the United States (+3.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +33.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -22.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.5%), 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 clays for construction and industrial use in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of consumption of clays for construction and industrial use, accounting for 52% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of clays for construction and industrial use in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sixfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.

What are the largest producers of clays for construction and industrial use in the world?

The country with the largest volume of production of clays for construction and industrial use was Russia, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, production of clays for construction and industrial use in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, sixfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays for construction and industrial use to Uruguay?

In value terms, Canada, Argentina and the Netherlands appeared to be the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use in Uruguay?

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $3,579 per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $806 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use 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.

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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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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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
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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