Uruguay: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2024

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings soared to $X in 2023, increasing 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 saw a significant expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Uruguay

In 2023, approx. X square meters of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings were exported from Uruguay; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile (X square meters), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Chile totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Uruguay

In 2023, the amount of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings imported into Uruguay soared to X square meters, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hong Kong SAR (X square meters), sixfold.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per square meter), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($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 Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform