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Uruguay: Photographic Paper Market 2025

Photographic Paper Market Size in Uruguay

In 2021, the Uruguayan photographic paper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Photographic paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Paper Exports

Exports from Uruguay

For the third year in a row, Uruguay recorded decline in overseas shipments of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, which decreased by -34% to X square meters in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 164% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photographic paper exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X square meters) was the main destination for photographic paper exports from Uruguay, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic paper exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X square meters), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay stood at -9.9%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles exports from Uruguay, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay totaled -18.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average photographic paper export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -23.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Paraguay amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-5.3%).

Photographic Paper Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, purchases abroad of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), the United States (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic paper imports to Uruguay, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Brazil, Hong Kong SAR, Portugal, Japan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +49.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest photographic paper suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, Japan and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +72.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic paper import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Portugal ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of photographic paper consumption, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, photographic paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

What are the largest producers of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of photographic paper production in 2021 were China, the Netherlands and the United States, with a combined 88% share of global production. These countries were followed by Japan and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 3.2%.

What are the leading suppliers of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles to Uruguay?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of photographic paper to Uruguay, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 21% share.

What are the leading importers of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles from Uruguay?

In value terms, Paraguay $705) emerged as the key foreign market for photographic paper exports from Uruguay, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile $162), with a 19% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average photographic paper export price amounted to $19 per square meter, picking up by 16% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average photographic paper import price amounted to $8.8 per square meter, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the photographic paper market in Uruguay. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20591170 - Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised and unexposed

Country coverage:

Uruguay

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uruguay
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024