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Uruguay - Silica Sands (Quartz Sands or Industrial Sands) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Uruguay: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan silica sand market shrank significantly to $X in 2023, dropping 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). Overall, consumption, however, saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2023, approx. X tons of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) were exported from Uruguay; increasing by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silica sand exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Free Zones ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silica sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (X%).

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2023, silica sand imports into Uruguay dropped slightly to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand imports dropped modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest silica sand supplier to Uruguay, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, silica sand imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average silica sand import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand 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 08121150 - Silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands)

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