Brazil: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian uncoated filter paper market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded mild growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Brazil

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of uncoated filter paper and paperboard exported from Brazil dropped remarkably to X tons, waning by -51.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 344%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 193%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated filter paper exports from Brazil, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bolivia (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated filter paper exported from Brazil were Argentina ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined 87% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bolivia, with a CAGR of +31.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 82% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 171%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, the amount of uncoated filter paper and paperboard imported into Brazil reached X tons, growing by 4% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated filter paper imports to Brazil, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to Brazil were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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