Chile: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean printing and writing paper market increased by 12% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Chile

In value terms, printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 143% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of printing and writing paper decreased by -81.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 110%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 101%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Chile, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bolivia (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru stood at -11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+14.5% per year) and Bolivia (-15.7% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Chile, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru stood at -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+13.9% per year) and Honduras (+20.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, printing and writing paper export price increased by +84.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Trinidad and Tobago (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of printing and writing paper increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Chile, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.6% per year) and Finland (-12.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Chile, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.2% per year) and Italy (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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