MERCOSUR: Other Papers Packaging Market 2024

Other Papers Packaging Market Size in MERCOSUR

After three years of growth, the MERCOSUR other papers packaging market decreased by -1.9% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, other papers packaging production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of other papers packaging increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 55%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, other papers packaging exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the largest exporter of other papers packaging in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 67% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), making up a 28% share of total exports. The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up 5.4% of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the other papers packaging exports, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Chile (-4.3%) and Argentina (-15.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+37 p.p.) and Colombia (+5.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile and Argentina saw its share reduced by -6% and -20.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest other papers packaging supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 30% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at +13.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+10.7% per year) and Chile (-5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 13%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Chile ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Other Papers Packaging Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Other papers packaging imports shrank significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by -17.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 104%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, other papers packaging imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 154%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Chile represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 41% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together took near 53% share of total imports. The following importers - Brazil (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) - each amounted to a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Venezuela (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported other papers packaging in MERCOSUR, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 17% share.

In Chile, other papers packaging imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+11.0% per year) and Argentina (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 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 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 Chile (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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