Argentina: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian recovered paper market decreased by -2.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Recovered paper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Paper Production in Argentina

In value terms, recovered paper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Recovered paper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of recovered paper exported from Argentina contracted slightly to X tons, flattening at 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered paper exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for recovered paper exports from Argentina, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered paper exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia totaled -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-16.2% per year) and Malaysia (-49.3% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered paper exports from Argentina, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-14.0% per year) and Malaysia (-50.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bolivia ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of recovered paper decreased by -6.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 164%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Argentina, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered paper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold. Uruguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+19.2% per year) and Uruguay (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Argentina, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+17.2% per year) and Uruguay (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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