Argentina: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Argentina

The Argentinian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Argentina

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from Argentina; waning by -4.7% against the year before. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 110%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Argentina, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Argentina were Bolivia ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Uruguay ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Brazil (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by -17.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper to Argentina, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.4% per year) and China (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Argentina, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.3% per year) and China (+23.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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