Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the Latin American market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 12% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced to X tons in 2021, which is down by -6.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 7.5%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in papers structure, recording X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), mixing up a 5% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports, with a CAGR of -1.7% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia (-7.2%) and Argentina (-14.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+6.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Colombia (-2.8 p.p.) and Argentina (-3.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at -4.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (-11.1% per year) and Argentina (-14.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($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 (-0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) represented the key importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together mixing up 67% of total imports. Bolivia (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated wood free printing and writing paper imports into Mexico stood at -2.6%. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (+6.9%) and Colombia (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +6.9% from 2012-2021. Paraguay and El Salvador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Guatemala (-2.4%), Bolivia (-2.6%), Peru (-3.1%), Ecuador (-4.0%), Costa Rica (-4.0%), Chile (-5.8%), Argentina (-7.2%) and Brazil (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+3.4 p.p.), the Dominican Republic (+3.3 p.p.) and Colombia (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Chile (-1.9 p.p.) and Brazil (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Mexico ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for 45% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, El Salvador, Paraguay and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main importing countries, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +5.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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