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

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

In 2022, the Latin American market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in g/m2 structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Mexico (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mexico (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) represented the main importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, together mixing up X% of total imports. Bolivia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Cayman Islands (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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