Dominican Republic: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the Dominican market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from the Dominican Republic rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, increasing by 13% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 674%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 632% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from the Dominican Republic, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Aruba (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Haiti totaled +15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+18.6% per year) and Aruba (+768.1% per year).

In value terms, Haiti ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Aruba, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Haiti totaled +12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+12.6% per year) and Aruba (+689.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 Honduras (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to the Dominican Republic, together comprising 66% of total imports. Colombia, Finland, India and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +47.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. India, Finland, Colombia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.2%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +42.5%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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