Price for Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay
4. Exports of Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay

Price for Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposeds amounted to $1.9 per square meter, reducing by -24.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3 per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4.5 per square meter), while the price for Germany ($0.8 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposeds stood at $2.4 per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of -5.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 98%. The export price peaked at $7.5 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($4.5 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Peru ($2.3 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (-0.3%).

Imports of Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay

In 2022, approx. 295K square meters of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposeds were imported into Uruguay; increasing by 76% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposeds soared to $570K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed to Uruguay in 2022:

1. China (84.9K square meters)
2. Germany (83.3K square meters)
3. United States (45.2K square meters)
4. North Macedonia (44.8K square meters)
5. Brazil (26.8K square meters)

Exports of Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed in Uruguay

For the third consecutive year, Uruguay recorded decline in shipments abroad of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposeds, which decreased by -9.9% to 311 square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -5% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at 1K square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposeds shrank to $738 in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at $2.4K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Photographic Paper, Paperboard and Textiles; Sensitised, Unexposed from Uruguay in 2022:

1. Peru (300.0 square meters)
2. Paraguay (8.0 square meters)
3. Chile (3.0 square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform