Uruguay: Solid-Liquid Separator Market 2025

Solid-Liquid Separator Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X units of machinery for solid-liquid separation were exported from Uruguay; growing by 156% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 337%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, 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

Brazil (X units), Bolivia (X units) and Paraguay (X units) were the main destinations of solid-liquid separator exports from Uruguay, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bolivia (with a CAGR of +74.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machinery for solid-liquid separation exports from Uruguay, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia totaled +57.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+35.8% per year) and Brazil (+12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid-liquid separator export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 78% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 96% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Brazil (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Solid-Liquid Separator Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Solid-liquid separator imports into Uruguay dropped rapidly to X units in 2022, which is down by -51.1% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X units), the United States (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of solid-liquid separator imports to Uruguay, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Japan, Germany, Brazil and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest solid-liquid separator suppliers to Uruguay, together accounting for 50% of total imports. Argentina, Italy, China and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

China, with a CAGR of +14.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 solid-liquid separator import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 43% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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