Uruguay: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan paper pulp moulded articles market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, overseas shipments of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X kg), the United States (X kg) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Uruguay were Argentina ($X), Paraguay ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Canada, Chile and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier to Uruguay, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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