MERCOSUR: Wood Pulp Market 2023

Wood Pulp Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR wood pulp market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a modest expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp exported in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the key exporter of wood pulp, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest wood pulp supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, wood pulp exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were imported in MERCOSUR; with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) was the key importer of wood pulp in MERCOSUR, achieving X% of total import. Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp importing markets in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X), Colombia ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($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 more modest paces of growth.

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