Uruguay: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell to $X in 2021, which is down by -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Uruguay

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Uruguay declined modestly to X tons, falling by -4.6% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Uruguay, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of -31.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Uruguay were Paraguay ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Paraguay, with a CAGR of -33.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported into Uruguay shrank to X tons, which is down by -6.9% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 207%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Uruguay, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +17.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+9.6% per year) and Portugal (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Uruguay, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+6.3% per year) and Portugal (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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