Uruguay: Market for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA 2025

Market Size for Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA contracted notably to $X in 2021, waning by -57.1% against 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). In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA increased by 3.7% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 8.6% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X units) was the main destination for exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA from Uruguay, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X units), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Chile totaled -11.8%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA exports from Uruguay, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Free Zones ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at -13.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 8.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Free Zones stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Free Zones (+0.3%).

Imports of Diesel or Semi-Diesel Electric Generating Sets of Output Under 75 kVA

Imports into Uruguay

Imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA into Uruguay dropped dramatically to X units in 2021, which is down by -65.5% against the year before. In general, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 230% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-8.6% per year) and France (-11.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest diesel or semi-diesel electric generating set of output under X kVA suppliers to Uruguay were China ($X), Spain ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, India and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of -3.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for diesel or semi-diesel electric generating sets of output under X kVA amounted to $X per unit, rising by 85% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 Brazil ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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