Uruguay: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Uruguay, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Venezuela amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were imported into Uruguay; jumping by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Uruguay, together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics suppliers to Uruguay were Argentina ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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