Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Latin American market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when its value increased by 7.5% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; surging by 5.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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 sheets rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 3.3%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates sheets structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of -1.8% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+9.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia saw its share reduced by -3.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 3.9% share of total exports.

In Brazil, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets declined by an average annual rate of -5.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-3.3%).

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

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when their volume increased by 9.8% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in 2021 were Peru (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together accounting for 51% of total import. Bolivia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.7% share, followed by Guatemala (4.9%). Colombia (X tons), Cayman Islands (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), Argentina (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cayman Islands (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 42% share of total imports. Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, Guatemala, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Among the main importing countries, Cayman Islands, with a CAGR of +7.2%, 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 import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Cayman Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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