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Uruguay - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Uruguay: Methanol Market 2024

Methanol Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan methanol market fell significantly to $X in 2022, waning by -66.9% 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). In general, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Methanol Exports

Exports from Uruguay

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of methanol (methyl alcohol) decreased by -0.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 249% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, methanol exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 207%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons) was the main destination for methanol exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Free Zones amounted to +30.7%.

In value terms, Free Zones ($X) also remains the key foreign market for methanol (methyl alcohol) exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Free Zones amounted to +24.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average methanol export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Free Zones amounted to -4.9% per year.

Methanol Imports

Imports into Uruguay

For the fifth consecutive year, Uruguay recorded decline in supplies from abroad of methanol (methyl alcohol), which decreased by -68.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, methanol imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 85%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of methanol to Uruguay, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, methanol imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+13.2% per year) and Brazil (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of methanol (methyl alcohol) to Uruguay, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+13.9% per year) and Brazil (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average methanol import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, methanol import price increased by +81.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+4.5%), 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 methanol (methyl alcohol) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of methanol consumption was China, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, methanol consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 4.8% share.

What are the largest producers of methanol (methyl alcohol) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago, with a combined 29% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of methanol (methyl alcohol) to Uruguay?

In value terms, Argentina constituted the largest supplier of methanol to Uruguay, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 26% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of methanol (methyl alcohol) from Uruguay?

In value terms, Free Zones remains the key foreign market for methanol exports from Uruguay.

What is the average export price for methanol (methyl alcohol) in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average methanol export price amounted to $715 per ton, increasing by 5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for methanol (methyl alcohol) in Uruguay?

The average methanol import price stood at $558 per ton in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol 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 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)

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 2012–2023
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