Brazil: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2024

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian recovered fibre pulp market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 68% 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). In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were exported from Brazil; rising by 183% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 389%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 278%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for recovered fibre pulp exports from Brazil, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina stood at +1,568.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+120.8% per year) and the United States (+139.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for recovered fibre pulp exported from Brazil were Argentina ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Bolivia ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +2,115.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 recovered fibre pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -54.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 59%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+387.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, the amount of recovered fibre pulp imported into Brazil skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 57% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered fibre pulp imports to Brazil, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +204.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to Brazil, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+171.3% per year) and the United States (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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