Brazil: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Brazil

In 2022, the Brazilian printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Brazil

In value terms, printing and writing paper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of printing and writing paper increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Brazil, with a combined X% share of total exports. Chile, Mexico, the UK, Colombia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Vietnam, Ecuador, Belgium and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), the United States ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Chile, Mexico, Colombia, the UK, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Vietnam, South Africa and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X 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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of printing and writing paper, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Brazil, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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