Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in g/m structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia totaled $X per ton.

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

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Panama (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m. At the same time, Panama (X%), Peru (X%), Mexico (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia and Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Panama (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Panama (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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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