Uruguay: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for wood chips, particles and residues surged to $X in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Wood chips, particles and residues consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Uruguay

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of wood chips, particles and residues were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for wood chips, particles and residues exports from Uruguay, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) also remains the key foreign market for wood chips, particles and residues exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Portugal.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Portugal amounted to +X% per year.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports into Uruguay

Wood chips, particles and residues imports into Uruguay dropped slightly to X kg in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest wood chips, particles and residues supplier to Uruguay, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood chips, particles and residues imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X kg), more than tenfold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips, particles and residues to Uruguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood chips, particles and residues stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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