Colombia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

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

The Colombian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Colombia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 81% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood 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 under X g/m² from Colombia, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru stood at -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (-8.2% per year) and Ecuador (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Colombia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (-8.8% per year) and Ecuador (-8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 8.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Chile (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Colombia, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Finland, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +59.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Colombia, together comprising 77% of total imports. Finland, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

China, with a CAGR of +64.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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