Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in rolls structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Mexico (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls. At the same time, Mexico (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) represented the main importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, together generating X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and El Salvador (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 Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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