Brazil: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Brazil

The Brazilian paper pulp moulded articles market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, paper pulp moulded articles exports from Brazil rose slightly to X tons, growing by 3.1% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Brazil, together comprising 69% of total exports. Bolivia, Paraguay, Ecuador and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +114.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Brazil were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Bolivia ($X), together accounting for 69% of total exports. Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of +117.2%, 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 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 63%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Brazil, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +38.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Brazil were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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