Argentina: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian paper and paperboard market fell modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Argentina

In value terms, paper and paperboard production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), when their volume decreased by -93.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia amounted to -10.5%.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia totaled -6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 143% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted strong growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +12.2% per year.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Argentina, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.1% per year) and Switzerland (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) to Argentina, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+24.2% per year) and Switzerland (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard import price increased by +39.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($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 (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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