Uruguay: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Uruguay

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -4.8% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 19% 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers declined modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Free Zones (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Uruguay, with a combined 85% 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 Free Zones (with a CAGR of -15.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Free Zones ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Uruguay worldwide, together comprising 87% of total exports.

Free Zones, with a CAGR of -14.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 7.9% 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 somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($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 the United States (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 128%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 111%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Uruguay, with a combined 91% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy and China, which together accounted for a further 1.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +21.4%, recorded 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 import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 3.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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