Chile: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were exported from Chile; declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Dominican Republic (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bolivia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (X% per year) and Bolivia (X% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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 Honduras ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Venezuela (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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