Colombia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Colombia

The Colombian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Colombia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from Colombia; dropping by -38.3% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Colombia, together comprising 68% of total exports. Mexico, Brazil, China, Haiti and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Haiti (with a CAGR of +511.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Colombia were Ecuador ($X), Peru ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Brazil, China, Haiti and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Haiti, with a CAGR of +533.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 2.3%. 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 export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Haiti (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Colombia

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Colombia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.2% per year) and Mexico (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Colombia were Brazil ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Italy and the United States, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 the United States (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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