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Uruguay: Steel Sheet Piling Market 2024

Steel Sheet Piling Market Size in Uruguay

After three years of growth, the Uruguayan steel sheet piling market decreased by 99.9% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Steel Sheet Piling Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2019, approx. X tons of sheet piling of steel were exported from Uruguay; jumping by 40% on 2018. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 89%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, steel sheet piling exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, total exports indicated significant growth from 2017 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.6% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +50.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for steel sheet piling exports from Uruguay, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, steel sheet piling exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina stood at +55.8%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheet piling of steel exports from Uruguay, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to +16.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average steel sheet piling export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, reducing by -14.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (-25.5%).

Steel Sheet Piling Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheet piling of steel decreased by 99.9% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 880%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, steel sheet piling imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 685%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X kg) was the main supplier of steel sheet piling to Uruguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled -49.4%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheet piling of steel to Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina stood at -39.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average steel sheet piling import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 612% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a significant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to +19.0% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sheet piling of steel in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Oman, Luxembourg and the Philippines, with a combined 49% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of sheet piling of steel in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Luxembourg, Oman and China, with a combined 71% share of global production. These countries were followed by Japan, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Poland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the leading suppliers of sheet piling of steel to Uruguay?

In value terms, Luxembourg constituted the largest supplier of steel sheet piling to Uruguay, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland, with an 8.6% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sheet piling of steel from Uruguay?

In value terms, Argentina remains the key foreign market for steel sheet piling exports from Uruguay.

What is the average export price for sheet piling of steel in Uruguay?

The average steel sheet piling export price stood at $462 per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sheet piling of steel in Uruguay?

The average steel sheet piling import price stood at $1,103 per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steel sheet piling 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 24107410 - Sheet piling (of steel)
Prodcom 2410T251 - Sheet piling

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