Uruguay: Market for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) 2025

Market Size for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in Uruguay

After two years of growth, the Uruguayan market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s decreased by -3.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a noticeable curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Exports from Uruguay

Exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from Uruguay soared to X tons in 2019, with an increase of 86% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2017 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from Uruguay.

From 2017 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of -14.9%).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s exports from Uruguay, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina totaled -15.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 92% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay stood at $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+35.8%).

Imports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Imports into Uruguay

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s decreased by -0.5% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) supplier to Uruguay, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-11.6% per year) and Canada (+88.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +60.9%, saw 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

The average import price for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 1.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform