Brazil: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Brazil

After two years of decline, the Brazilian market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 0.1% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Brazil

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 31%. Wood box and cable drum production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Brazil

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of wood boxes, crates and cable drums decreased by -5.5% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 53%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for wood box and cable drum exports from Brazil, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, wood box and cable drum exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), fourfold. Venezuela (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+16.6% per year) and Venezuela (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums exports from Brazil, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+15.3% per year) and Venezuela (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+31.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 13% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 256% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main suppliers of wood box and cable drum imports to Brazil, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +74.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest wood box and cable drum suppliers to Brazil, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +87.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 268%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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