Uruguay: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Uruguay

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Uruguay contracted remarkably to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. In general, exports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Uruguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to X%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Uruguay

Imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp into Uruguay dropped notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Free Zones (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Free Zones ($X) appeared to be the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Uruguay, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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