Brazil: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Brazil

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Brazilian paper sack and bag market, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Brazil

In value terms, paper sack and bag production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2.3%. Paper sack and bag production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, the amount of paper sacks and bags exported from Brazil soared to X tons, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +21.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Brazil, together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Senegal, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Paraguay, Uruguay, Turkey, Ghana and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +415.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper sacks and bags exports from Brazil, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+9.4% per year) and Mexico (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 2.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the United States (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of paper sacks and bags, when their volume increased by 27% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper sack and bag to Brazil, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, paper sack and bag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fivefold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-9.5% per year) and Ireland (+24.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper sacks and bags to Brazil, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+42.1% per year) and the United States (-22.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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