Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for coated printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Brazil (X tons), together recording X% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coated printing and writing papers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In Brazil, coated printing and writing paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas purchases of coated printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Chile (X%). Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Mexico decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Argentina (X%), Peru (X%), Ecuador (X%), Chile (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coated printing and writing papers in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Mexico, coated printing and writing paper imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing 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.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Chile ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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