Argentina: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Argentina

The Argentinian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Argentina

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Argentina

In 2017, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose rapidly to $X in 2017. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Argentina, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Argentina were China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Iran ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2017, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Iran ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp imported into Argentina expanded significantly to X tons, surging by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Argentina, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Argentina were Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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