Latin America and the Caribbean: Copying Paper Market 2020

Copying Paper Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the copying paper market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The copying paper consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of copying paper consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copying Paper Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

The copying paper production totaled X tons in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. The copying paper production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of copying paper production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Copying Paper Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X tons of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; coming up by X% against the previous year. The copying paper exports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copying paper exports amounted to $X in 2017. The copying paper exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the copying paper exports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Copying Paper Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil prevails in copying paper exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), comprising X% share of total exports. Costa Rica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest growing in terms of the carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Costa Rica (+X%) and Mexico (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Costa Rica, Mexico and Brazil decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest copying paper supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and Costa Rica (+X% per year).

Copying Paper Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the copying paper export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. The copying paper export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Costa Rica ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Copying Paper Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, copying paper imports in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. The copying paper imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copying paper imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. In that year, the copying paper imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the copying paper imports failed to regain its momentum.

Copying Paper Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Mexico (X tons), Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) were the main importers of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape in Latin America and the Caribbean, creating X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Paraguay (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest copying paper markets worldwide were Mexico ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Paraguay, El Salvador and Honduras, which together accounted for a further X%.

Paraguay (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copying Paper Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The copying paper import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The copying paper import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Venezuela (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform