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Uruguay: Metal Wool Market 2025

Metal Wool Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan metal wool market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.9% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Metal wool consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Wool Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of iron or steel wool, when their volume decreased by -69.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 105%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, metal wool exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X kg) was the main destination for metal wool exports from Uruguay, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, metal wool exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to -2.3%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel wool exports from Uruguay, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled -3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal wool export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Metal Wool Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of iron or steel wool, when their volume decreased by -10.7% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, metal wool imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal wool to Uruguay, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, metal wool imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.3% per year) and Brazil (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest metal wool suppliers to Uruguay were China ($X), Egypt ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +15.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average metal wool import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.8%), 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 iron or steel wool in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of metal wool consumption, accounting for 80% of total volume. Moreover, metal wool consumption in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, more than tenfold.

What are the largest producers of iron or steel wool in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of metal wool production, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, metal wool production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, eightfold.

What are the leading suppliers of iron or steel wool to Uruguay?

In value terms, the largest metal wool suppliers to Uruguay were China, Egypt and Argentina, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Chile and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

What are the leading importers of iron or steel wool from Uruguay?

In value terms, Paraguay and the Dominican Republic appeared to be the largest markets for metal wool exported from Uruguay worldwide.

What is the average export price for iron or steel wool in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average metal wool export price amounted to $5,521 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron or steel wool in Uruguay?

The average metal wool import price stood at $2,143 per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal wool 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 25991280 - Iron or steel wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, and gloves and the like

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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 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
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024