Latin America and the Caribbean: Wood Pulp Market 2025

Wood Pulp Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American wood pulp market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed tangible growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, wood pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, wood pulp exports in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest wood pulp supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, wood pulp exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, wood pulp imports in Latin America and the Caribbean reached X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Cayman Islands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. El Salvador (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest wood pulp importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Argentina ($X), Mexico ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Brazil, Peru, Cayman Islands, El Salvador and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

El Salvador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Cayman Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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