MERCOSUR: Paper Knife Market 2023

Paper Knife Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR paper knife market increased by 40% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, paper knife production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 161%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper knives increased by 29% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper knife exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 65% of total exports. Peru (X units) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Venezuela (11%). Colombia (X units) and Chile (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -8.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Venezuela (+26.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +26.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Peru (-3.1%), Colombia (-19.9%) and Chile (-22.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Venezuela (+10 p.p.), Peru (+7.2 p.p.) and Brazil (+4.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia and Chile saw its share reduced by -10.1% and -12.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest paper knife supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 5.7% share.

In Brazil, paper knife exports plunged by an average annual rate of -8.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (-4.7% per year) and Colombia (-20.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Colombia ($X per unit), while Venezuela (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of paper knives, when their volume increased by 44% to X units. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X units), distantly followed by Colombia (X units), Chile (X units), Peru (X units) and Argentina (X units) were the main importers of paper knives, together making up 90% of total imports. Ecuador (X units) and Venezuela (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper knives in MERCOSUR, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 15% share.

In Brazil, paper knife imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+1.4% per year) and Colombia (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 7.7%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Argentina ($X per unit), while Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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