Latin America and the Caribbean: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American chemical wood pulp market fell slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Chemical wood pulp exports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated strong growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the largest exporter of chemical wood pulp, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest chemical wood pulp supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; jumping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chemical wood pulp imports in 2022 were Argentina (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Brazil (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons) and Cayman Islands (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - El Salvador (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Colombia ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Peru, Cayman Islands, El Salvador and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, El Salvador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up 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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Cayman Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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