Brazil: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Brazil

In 2021, the Brazilian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 5.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Brazil

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were exported from Brazil; picking up by 15% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Brazil, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Brazil were the United States ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for 40% of total exports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +3.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Argentina (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Brazil

For the fourth consecutive year, Brazil recorded decline in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which decreased by -47.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 51%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Brazil, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Israel ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Brazil, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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