Argentina: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Argentina

For the ninth year in a row, the Argentinian market for coated printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Argentina

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, coated printing and writing paper exports from Argentina declined sharply to X tons, dropping by -63.3% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Argentina, together accounting for 80% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Argentina, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-21.5% per year) and Chile (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 80% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Argentina

For the ninth year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers, which decreased by -6.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -4.3% was in 2019. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to Argentina, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), tenfold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (-9.8% per year) and Finland (-17.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Argentina, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (-11.2% per year) and Italy (-14.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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