Paraguay: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2025

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Paraguay

The Paraguayan solid vulcanised rubber sheet market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 20% 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, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Solid vulcanised rubber sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports from Paraguay

For the third year in a row, Paraguay recorded growth in overseas shipments of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber, which increased by 280% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6,636%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7,245% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports from Paraguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina totaled +72.1%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber exports from Paraguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled +29.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid vulcanised rubber sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -47.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Bolivia amounted to -5.3% per year.

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports into Paraguay

Solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports into Paraguay surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 40% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of solid vulcanised rubber sheet to Paraguay, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.4% per year) and Italy (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber to Paraguay, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.5% per year) and Italy (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average solid vulcanised rubber sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 51%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform