Uruguay: Plastic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Plastic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan plastic sanitary ware market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Production in Uruguay

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware exported from Uruguay declined remarkably to X units, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X units) was the main destination for plastic sanitary ware exports from Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X units), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic baths, wash-basins, lavatory pans and covers and similar sanitary ware exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic sanitary ware export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 (X%).

Plastic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Plastic sanitary ware imports into Uruguay was estimated at X units in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic sanitary ware imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Brazil (X units) and Argentina (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic sanitary ware imports to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic sanitary ware suppliers to Uruguay, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic sanitary ware import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Argentina ($X per unit), while the price for Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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