Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Uruguay - 2023

Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials amounted to $1,783 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,043 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($2,395 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($552 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials stood at $1,224 per ton in 2022, rising by 204% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,654 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -3.8% per year.

Imports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Uruguay

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials increased by 24% to 214 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials surged to $381K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Uruguay (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	131	85.1	110	97.3	-9.4%
Belgium	9.2	19.0	9.2	64.8	91.7%
Argentina	N/A	24.7	N/A	15.4	-21.0%
United States	7.3	15.5	17.2	11.5	16.4%
Poland	8.5	N/A	9.3	0.4	-63.9%
Spain	3.2	N/A	9.5	N/A	72.3%
Others	174	149	157	191	3.2%
Total	333	294	312	381	4.6%

Top Suppliers of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material to Uruguay in 2022:

Germany (41.6 tons)
Argentina (28.0 tons)
Belgium (27.1 tons)
United States (9.8 tons)
Poland (0.2 tons)

Exports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Uruguay

In 2022, approx. 228 kg of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials were exported from Uruguay; waning by -84.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 322%.

In value terms, exports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials fell significantly to $279 in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 271% against the previous year.