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

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

The Colombian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Colombia declined sharply to X tons, waning by -59.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (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 sheets from Colombia, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Ecuador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ecuador stood at -9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+44.3% per year) and Mexico (+35.6% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Colombia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ecuador stood at -11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+40.2% per year) and Mexico (+30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -16.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Venezuela ($X per ton) and Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Venezuela (-0.5%), 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 Sheets

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported into Colombia surged to X tons, increasing by 27% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Colombia, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.6% per year) and Mexico (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Colombia were Brazil ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +19.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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