Bolivia: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in Bolivia

The Bolivian fibreboard market contracted sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible 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, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Fibreboard Production in Bolivia

In value terms, fibreboard production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fibreboard increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fibreboard exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru (X cubic meters), Chile (X cubic meters) and Paraguay (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fibreboard exports from Bolivia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Bolivia were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average fibreboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Uruguay ($X per cubic meter) and Chile ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per cubic meter) and Peru ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fibreboard were imported into Bolivia; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Bolivia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fibreboard imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X cubic meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Bolivia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Brazil ($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 Ecuador (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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