Argentina: Wrapping Papers Market Overview 2021

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian wrapping papers market contracted to $X in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Wrapping papers consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Production in Argentina

In value terms, wrapping papers production declined dramatically to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were exported from Argentina; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports dropped to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Chile (X tonnes) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Argentina, together accounting for X% of total exports. Brazil, China, Bolivia and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in China (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Chile ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bolivia, Brazil, Sri Lanka and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wrapping papers export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2020, supplies from abroad of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports contracted to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest wrapping papers supplier to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tonnes), threefold. Finland (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Finland (-X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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China (7.7M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping papers consumption, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (2M tonnes), fourfold. Italy (721K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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China (7.1M tonnes) remains the largest wrapping papers producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (2.5M tonnes), threefold. Sweden (968K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to Argentina?

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In value terms, Brazil ($35M) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Argentina, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($7.2M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading importers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Argentina?

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In value terms, Paraguay ($3M), Chile ($1.5M) and Italy ($1.1M) appeared to be the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Bolivia, Brazil, Sri Lanka and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What is the average export price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Argentina?

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In 2020, the average wrapping papers export price amounted to $857 per tonne, declining by -23% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Argentina?

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In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $1,151 per tonne, rising by 1.8% against the previous year.