Latin America and the Caribbean: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, semi-chemical wood pulp production in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, leveling off at the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp production attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, semi-chemical wood pulp exports in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico (X tons) and Chile (X tons) prevails in semi-chemical wood pulp exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), creating X% share of total exports. Bolivia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical wood pulp markets worldwide were Chile ($X), Mexico ($X) and Bolivia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Mexico (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Bolivia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood imported in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico was the main importer of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Brazil (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Guatemala (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took the weak share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to semi-chemical wood pulp imports into Mexico stood at -X%. At the same time, Guatemala (+X%), the Dominican Republic (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Colombia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (X%) and Colombia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of the Dominican Republic (-X%), Brazil (-X%) and Guatemala (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical wood pulp markets worldwide were Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Guatemala and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Guatemala (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform