Uruguay: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Uruguay

In 2023, the Uruguayan market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Uruguay

In 2019, shipments abroad of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Uruguay

In 2023, overseas purchases of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X square meters), Brazil (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for Argentina ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform