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Uruguay: Glass Fibre Mat Market 2025

Glass Fibre Mat Market Size in Uruguay

After three years of growth, the Uruguayan glass fibre mat market decreased by -19.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Glass fibre mat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Fibre Mat Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of glass fibre mats were exported from Uruguay; standing approx. at the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 360%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre mat exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for glass fibre mat exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru was relatively modest.

In value terms, Peru ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for glass fibre mats exports from Uruguay.

From 2015 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average glass fibre mat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -40.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2015 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to 0.0% per year.

Glass Fibre Mat Imports

Imports into Uruguay

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of glass fibre mats decreased by -17.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by +74.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre mat imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass fibre mat imports to Uruguay, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass fibre mat suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +8.9%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average glass fibre mat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for glass fibre mats in the world?

China remains the largest glass fibre mat consuming country worldwide, accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, glass fibre mat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of glass fibre mats in the world?

China remains the largest glass fibre mat producing country worldwide, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, glass fibre mat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of glass fibre mats to Uruguay?

In value terms, Brazil, Russia and China constituted the largest glass fibre mat suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for glass fibre mats in Uruguay?

The average glass fibre mat export price stood at $1,500 per ton in 2016, shrinking by -40.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for glass fibre mats in Uruguay?

The average glass fibre mat import price stood at $1,481 per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glass fibre mat market 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23141162 - Glass fibre mats made of filaments
Prodcom 23141217 - Glass fibre mats made of glass wool
Prodcom 23141210 -
Prodcom 23141220 -

Country coverage:

Uruguay

Data coverage:

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

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024