MERCOSUR: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR wood chips and particles market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced 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 reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood chips and particles production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth 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 year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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 modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. 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) were the key exporters of wood chips and particles, together constituting X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood chips and particles supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Uruguay ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood chips and particles decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina represented the key importer of wood chips and particles in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Venezuela (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%) and Chile (X%).

Imports into Argentina increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (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. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Brazil, 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 cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter 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 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 Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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