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Uruguay: Railway Track Fixture Market 2025

Railway Track Fixture Market Size in Uruguay

In 2021, the Uruguayan railway track fixture market decreased by -1.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Railway Track Fixture Exports

Exports from Uruguay

Railway track fixture exports from Uruguay fell dramatically to X kg in 2021, shrinking by -32.9% against 2020. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway track fixture exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X kg) was the main destination for railway track fixture exports from Uruguay, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, railway track fixture exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay totaled -22.0%.

In value terms, the largest markets for railway track fixture exported from Uruguay were Paraguay ($X) and Chile ($X).

Chile, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average railway track fixture export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (-3.2%).

Railway Track Fixture Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, railway track fixture imports into Uruguay soared to X tons, rising by 23% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 104%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway track fixture imports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 167%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X kg) constituted the largest railway track fixture supplier to Uruguay, with a 2% share of total imports. Moreover, railway track fixture imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X kg), with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -22.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-10.3% per year) and Germany (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest railway track fixture suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 4.2% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +13.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway track fixture import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -33.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+117.9%), 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 railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in the world?

The country with the largest volume of railway track fixture consumption was the United States, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, railway track fixture consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the UK, more than tenfold. Spain ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.

What are the largest producers of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in the world?

The country with the largest volume of railway track fixture production was the United States, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, railway track fixture production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings to Uruguay?

In value terms, the largest railway track fixture suppliers to Uruguay were China, Belgium and Italy, together accounting for 54% of total imports.

What is the average export price for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in Uruguay?

The average railway track fixture export price stood at $37,397 per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in Uruguay?

The average railway track fixture import price stood at $21,872 per ton in 2021, waning by -12.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway track fixture 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 399900Z5 - Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings (excluding sleepers of wood, concrete or steel, sections of track and other track fixtures not yet assembled and railway or tramway track construction material), mechanical, including electromechanical, signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, p arking facilities, port installations or airfields, parts of the foregoing
Prodcom 25992910 - Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof
Prodcom 30204050 - Mechanical or electromechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields
Prodcom 30204060 - Mechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways or tramways, parts of mechanical (including electromechanical), signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, p arking facilities, port installations or airfields

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