Argentina: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 2,536% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 315%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Argentina, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X kg), more than tenfold. Peru (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+67.7% per year) and Peru (+208.8% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X), Egypt ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +71.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -88.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 205% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Bolivia (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+18.6% per year) and Germany (+33.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Argentina, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+22.9% per year) and Germany (+25.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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