MERCOSUR: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR wood chips and particles 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% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood chips and particles production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips And Particles

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood chips and particles decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Brazil (X cubic meters), Uruguay (X cubic meters) and Venezuela (X cubic meters) represented the major exporters of wood chips and particles, together mixing up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Uruguay ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Uruguay ($X per cubic meter) and Brazil ($X per cubic meter), while Chile ($X per cubic meter) and Venezuela ($X per cubic meter) were 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 a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Wood Chips And Particles

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of wood chips and particles decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Argentina was the major importing country with an import of about X cubic meters, which reached X% of total imports. Brazil (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Venezuela (X%) and Chile (X%). Peru (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood chips and particles imports into Argentina stood at X%. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Peru (X%), Venezuela (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Brazil (X p.p.), Venezuela (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Chile ($X per cubic meter), while Venezuela ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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