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Uruguay: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Uruguay

In 2019, the Uruguayan kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Uruguay consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2019, exports of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) from Uruguay totaled X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays supplying countries from Uruguay were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Uruguay stood at $X per ton in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a sharp reduction. Uruguay export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2019, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Uruguay imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), namely Italy, Spain, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Mexico, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Turkey, India and Egypt, represented more than half of total import. South Korea (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays import price in Uruguay amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Uruguay import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of kaolinitic clays consumption was Turkey, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.7% share.

What are the largest producers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world?

Turkey remains the largest kaolinitic clays producing country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 9.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) to Uruguay?

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into Uruguay were Italy, Taiwan Chinese) and China, together accounting for 25% of total imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) from Uruguay?

In value terms, the U.S., the UK and Spain appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 70% share of total exports. China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

What is the average export price for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Uruguay?

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Uruguay amounted to $63 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Uruguay?

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays import price in Uruguay amounted to $135 per ton, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolinitic clays 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 2025.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)

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
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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 2012–2023
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