Price for Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay
4. Imports of Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay

Price for Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for waste, parings and scrap, of plasticses stood at $389 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $472 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($532 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($175 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+36.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for waste, parings and scrap, of plasticses stood at $173 per ton in 2022, declining by -38.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $872 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Free Zones.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Venezuela amounted to +0.4% per year.

Exports of Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of waste, parings and scrap, of plasticses decreased by -1% to 941 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of waste, parings and scrap, of plasticses declined modestly to $366K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $484K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics from Uruguay in 2022:

1. Brazil (484.6 tons)
2. Malaysia (291.9 tons)
3. Paraguay (100.3 tons)
4. Vietnam (63.8 tons)

Imports of Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics in Uruguay

In 2022, approx. 101 tons of waste, parings and scrap, of plasticses were imported into Uruguay; with a decrease of -85.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 690 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of waste, parings and scrap, of plasticses dropped markedly to $17K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 94%.

Top Suppliers of Waste, Parings and Scrap, of Plastics to Uruguay in 2022:

1. Free Zones (100.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform