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Uruguay: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan steatite market declined to $X in 2019, reducing by -X% 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 showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2019, shipments abroad of steatites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, steatite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Uruguay

For the fourth year in a row, Uruguay recorded decline in purchases abroad of steatites, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, steatite imports declined to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of steatite to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, steatite imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. amounted to -X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of steatite to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the U.S. totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, together accounting for 32% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, together accounting for 65% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Uruguay?

In value terms, the U.S. constituted the largest supplier of steatite to Uruguay, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 28% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for steatites in Uruguay?

The average steatite export price stood at $938 per ton in 2019, rising by 136% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for steatites in Uruguay?

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $544 per ton, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite 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 2025.

Product coverage:

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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