Brazil: Wrapping Papers Market Overview 2021

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Brazil

After three years of growth, the Brazilian wrapping papers market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Wrapping papers consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Wrapping Papers Production in Brazil

In value terms, wrapping papers production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2020, shipments abroad of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tonnes) was the main destination for wrapping papers exports from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wrapping papers exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Peru (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Peru (+X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for wrapping papers exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -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 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Argentina, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2020, supplies from abroad of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest wrapping papers supplier to Brazil, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X tonnes), twofold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest wrapping papers suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, 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 the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Argentina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (968K tonnes), with a 5% share.

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

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In value terms, China ($31M), the U.S. ($23M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($7.3M) were the largest wrapping papers suppliers to Brazil, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

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

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In value terms, Argentina ($13M) remains the key foreign market for wrapping papers exports from Brazil, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru ($3.1M), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 6.4% share.

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

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The average wrapping papers export price stood at $908 per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -9.7% against the previous year.

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

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The average wrapping papers import price stood at $1,391 per tonne in 2020, flattening at the previous year.