Brazil: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Brazil

The Brazilian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Brazil

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Brazil

Exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Brazil reached X tons in 2021, picking up by 12% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 209%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Brazil, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan stood at +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+27.3% per year) and China (-7.9% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Brazil, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan stood at +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+39.5% per year) and Canada (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Saudi Arabia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Brazil

For the fourth consecutive year, Brazil recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -14% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Brazil, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled -8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-20.3% per year) and Germany (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Brazil, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden totaled -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-20.3% per year) and Germany (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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