MERCOSUR: Folding Boxboard Market 2024

Folding Boxboard Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR folding boxboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Folding Boxboard Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, folding boxboard production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Folding Boxboard Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Folding boxboard exports rose to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, folding boxboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile was the largest exporter of folding boxboard in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Paraguay (X%). Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Paraguay and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, 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 remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Folding Boxboard Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding boxboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, folding boxboard imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import 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, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of folding boxboard, namely Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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