Colombia: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Colombia

The Colombian paper pulp moulded articles market rose slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Colombia

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp were exported from Colombia; increasing by 5.7% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Colombia, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Ecuador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Guatemala (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ecuador totaled -8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+133.6% per year) and Guatemala (+164.6% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Colombia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ecuador totaled -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+142.3% per year) and Guatemala (+184.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles export price decreased by -3.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 Guatemala (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp were imported into Colombia; shrinking by -22% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Venezuela (X tons) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier to Colombia, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles imports from Venezuela exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Venezuela stood at -8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.0% per year) and Peru (+53.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Colombia were China ($X), Venezuela ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports. Peru lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 2.3%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +44.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Venezuela ($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 (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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