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Uruguay: Plywood Market 2025

Plywood Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan plywood market stood at less than $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Plywood Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of plywood exported from Uruguay totaled less than X cubic meters, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plywood exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters), Mexico (X cubic meters) and the UK (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of plywood exports from Uruguay, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, Spain and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 50%. Moreover, plywood exports in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for plywood exported from Uruguay worldwide, together accounting for 50% of total exports. Chile, Spain and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%. Moreover, plywood exports in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, threefold.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +42.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average plywood export price stood at less than $X per thousand cubic meters in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plywood Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of plywood imported into Uruguay totaled less than X cubic meters, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plywood imports stood at less than $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X cubic meters), Paraguay (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of plywood imports to Uruguay, together accounting for 60% of total imports. Argentina and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%. Moreover, plywood imports in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay, threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plywood suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), Paraguay ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina and Russia, which together accounted for a further 40%. Moreover, plywood imports in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay, threefold.

Russia, with a CAGR of +65.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 plywood import price stood at less than $X per thousand cubic meters in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per thousand cubic meters) and Russia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the price for Paraguay ($X per thousand cubic meters) and Brazil ($X per thousand cubic meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plywood in the world?

China remains the largest plywood consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, plywood 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 India, with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of plywood in the world?

The country with the largest volume of plywood production was China, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, plywood production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sevenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plywood to Uruguay?

In value terms, Brazil, Paraguay and China appeared to be the largest plywood suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Argentina, Turkey, Italy and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

What are the leading importers of plywood from Uruguay?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for plywood exports from Uruguay, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 14% share.

What is the average export price for plywood in Uruguay?

In 2021, the average plywood export price amounted to $551 per cubic meter, jumping by 72% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plywood in Uruguay?

The average plywood import price stood at $475 per cubic meter in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plywood 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:

FCL 1640 - Plywood

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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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