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Uruguay: Market for Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete 2025

Market Size for Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan market for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete decreased by -1.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, overseas shipments of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete increased by 1,900% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X units) was the main destination for machine tools for working stone exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay was relatively modest.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 343% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -1.4% per year.

Imports of Machine-Tools For Working Stone, Ceramics, And Concrete

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, machine tools for working stone imports into Uruguay amounted to X units, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 515%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, machine tools for working stone imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 330% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of machine tools for working stone imports to Uruguay, with a combined 83% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete to Uruguay, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +49.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.2% per year) and Brazil (+25.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, machine tools for working stone import price increased by +13.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 59%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.3%), 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 machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete in the world?

China remains the largest machine tools for working stone consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, machine tools for working stone consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Africa, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Nigeria, with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete in the world?

China remains the largest machine tools for working stone producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, machine tools for working stone production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy, sixfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete to Uruguay?

In value terms, the largest machine tools for working stone suppliers to Uruguay were the United States, Italy and China, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Spain, Brazil, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

What are the leading importers of machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete from Uruguay?

In value terms, Chile $496) remains the key foreign market for machine tools for working stone exports from Uruguay.

What is the average export price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete in Uruguay?

The average export price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete stood at $801 per unit in 2021, picking up by 1,031% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete in Uruguay?

The average import price for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, and concrete stood at $1,018 per unit in 2021, picking up by 97% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for machine tools for working stone 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 28491170 - Machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, a sbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass (excluding sawing machines, grinding or polishing machines)

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