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

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

In 2022, the Uruguayan market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Uruguay

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Paraguay (X kg), with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Free Zones ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Uruguay worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Free Zones, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Free Zones ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Free Zones (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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