Colombia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian paper tablecloths market rose markedly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Colombia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 95%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of paper tablecloths exports from Colombia, together comprising 60% of total exports. Panama, Guatemala, Peru, Russia and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Panama ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper tablecloths exported from Colombia worldwide, together comprising 58% of total exports. The United States, Russia, Guatemala, Peru and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +36.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Guatemala (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper tablecloths and serviettes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Colombia, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, the United States, Panama, Spain, Germany and Free Zones, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +55.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths and serviettes to Colombia, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+23.6% per year) and the United States (-10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 34%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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