Bolivia: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Bolivia

The Bolivian fibreboard market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Fibreboard Production in Bolivia

In value terms, fibreboard production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Fibreboard production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, overseas shipments of fibreboard increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru (X cubic meters), Chile (X cubic meters) and Paraguay (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fibreboard exports from Bolivia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Bolivia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Uruguay ($X per cubic meter) and Chile ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per cubic meter) and Peru ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Bolivia

Fibreboard imports into Bolivia rose remarkably to X cubic meters in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fibreboard imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X cubic meters) constituted the largest fibreboard supplier to Bolivia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fibreboard imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X cubic meters), fivefold. Argentina (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Bolivia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform