Uruguay: Paper Tablecloths Market 2022

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan paper tablecloths market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Paper tablecloths consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Uruguay

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, paper tablecloths exports from Uruguay shrank rapidly to X tons, falling by -17.9% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 12,442,000%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay totaled +27.1%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) also remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay stood at +30.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Serbia amounted to +70.2% per year.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Paper tablecloths imports into Uruguay surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 41% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths to Uruguay, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, paper tablecloths imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-4.1% per year) and Italy (+17.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths to Uruguay, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-6.2% per year) and Italy (+20.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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