Colombia: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Colombia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Colombian paper dishes and cups market, when its value decreased by -0.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Colombia

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, the amount of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exported from Colombia soared to X tons, rising by 16% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -15.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -15.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 44%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Colombia, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at +16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+37.9% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+19.7% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from Colombia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico amounted to +16.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+36.2% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+15.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 Venezuela (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper dishes and cups supplier to Colombia, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), ninefold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +24.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.3% per year) and Chile (+66.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Colombia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +22.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.1% per year) and Chile (+64.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Guatemala ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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