Uruguay: Medical Reconstruction Cements Market 2024

Medical Reconstruction Cements Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan medical reconstruction cements market fell slightly to $X in 2021, approximately equating 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 continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Medical Reconstruction Cements Exports

Exports from Uruguay

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of dental cements and bone reconstruction cements increased by 1,129% to X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical reconstruction cements exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg), Honduras (X kg) and Yemen (X kg) were the main destinations of medical reconstruction cements exports from Uruguay, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for dental cements and bone reconstruction cements exports from Uruguay, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Honduras ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (-15.8% per year) and Yemen (-18.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average medical reconstruction cements export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Medical Reconstruction Cements Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, approx. X tons of dental cements and bone reconstruction cements were imported into Uruguay; reducing by -10.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, medical reconstruction cements imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of medical reconstruction cements imports to Uruguay, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Brazil, Italy, Switzerland and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest medical reconstruction cements suppliers to Uruguay were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 43% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Brazil and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +8.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average medical reconstruction cements import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 36%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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