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

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

After two years of decline, the Colombian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 7.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Colombia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -0.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Colombia, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru amounted to -3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (-13.4% per year) and Mexico (+39.4% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Colombia, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Peru totaled -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (-16.7% per year) and Mexico (+35.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Haiti (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -10% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier to Colombia, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), eightfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+4.8% per year) and Spain (+17.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Colombia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+14.0% per year) and Canada (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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