Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2025

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (X%). The following exporters - Colombia (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%) and Mexico (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

In Brazil, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico was the major importer of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Guatemala (X%), Peru (X%), Colombia (X%), Argentina (X%), Brazil (X%) and Costa Rica (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports into Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Guatemala (X%), Chile (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Costa Rica (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.), Guatemala (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

In Mexico, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

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

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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