Uruguay: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Uruguay

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Uruguayan dissolving grade wood pulp market, when its value decreased by -7.6% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Uruguay

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, exports of dissolving grade wood pulp from Uruguay contracted significantly to X tons, falling by -20% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,333%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 442% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp 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 Lebanon was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Lebanon was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. 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 Lebanon.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -2.3% per year.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, supplies from abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -23.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 237% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +20.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Uruguay, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +24.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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