Argentina: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian market for pulp from fibres other than wood was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Argentina

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 13%. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Argentina soared to X tons, increasing by 57% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Argentina, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), sevenfold. Bolivia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-50.3% per year) and Bolivia (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from Argentina, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-36.9% per year) and Bolivia (-8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -36.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Argentina, with a combined 97% share of total imports. Belgium lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 2.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to Argentina were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 94% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, which accounted for a further 4.8%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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