Brazil: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Brazil

The Brazilian market for coated printing and writing papers contracted markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -21.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a significant contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Brazil

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Brazil

Coated printing and writing paper exports from Brazil reached X tons in 2021, approximately equating 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Brazil, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), threefold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-2.4% per year) and Mexico (+130.6% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Brazil, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina stood at -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+116.6% per year) and Singapore (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Paraguay ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported into Brazil shrank to X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 8.5%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.3%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), China (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Brazil, together comprising 61% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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