Uruguay: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan preservative-treated rough wood market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +77.3% against 2012 indices. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Uruguay

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +58.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.9%. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Uruguay

For the third year in a row, Uruguay recorded decline in overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood, which decreased by -4.1% to X cubic meters in 2021. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 325%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 305% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. It was followed by Cuba (X cubic meters), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cambodia totaled -52.1%.

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Uruguay, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cuba ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cambodia totaled -52.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Cambodia stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cuba (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Preservative-treated rough wood imports into Uruguay soared to X cubic meters in 2021, rising by 66% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 733% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 475% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X cubic meters) and Argentina (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of preservative-treated rough wood imports to Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +16.4%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Uruguay, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Argentina stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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