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Uruguay: Silicon Market 2025

Silicon Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan silicon market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Silicon consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silicon Production in Uruguay

In value terms, silicon production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Silicon production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Silicon Exports

Exports from Uruguay

Silicon exports from Uruguay totaled X tons in 2021, remaining stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silicon exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for silicon exports from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average silicon export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Silicon Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of silicon, when their volume increased by X% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silicon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest silicon supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, silicon imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicon to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average silicon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea stood at $X per ton.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of silicon consumption was China, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, silicon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 5.4% share.
The country with the largest volume of silicon production was China, comprising approx. 74% of total volume. Moreover, silicon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Norway, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 5.2% share.
In value terms, China, Germany and the United States appeared to be the largest silicon suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 91% share of total imports.
In 2021, the average silicon export price amounted to $3,427 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.
In 2021, the average silicon import price amounted to $2,492 per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicon 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 20132150 - Silicon

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024

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