MERCOSUR: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR paper and paperboard market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Paper And Paperboard Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, paper and paperboard production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exported in MERCOSUR dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ecuador saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%). Ecuador (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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