Brazil: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian fiberboard market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Production in Brazil

In value terms, fiberboard production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exported from Brazil reached X cubic meters, surging by 12% compared with 2021. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fiberboard exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fiberboard exports from Brazil, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, fiberboard exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X cubic meters), fivefold. The Dominican Republic (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +21.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+11.7% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+26.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exports from Brazil, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +24.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+13.3% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+27.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fiberboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials imported into Brazil reduced sharply to X cubic meters, falling by -67.7% against the year before. In general, imports saw a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fiberboard imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 57%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fiberboard imports to Brazil, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest fiberboard suppliers to Brazil were Poland ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 58% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +7.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 65% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($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 Switzerland (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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