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

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

The Latin American market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² rose notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 7% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 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 under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates g/m² structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), mixing up a 5.9% 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 under X g/m² exports, with a CAGR of -1.5% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Brazil increased by +6.3 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

In Brazil, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² declined by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.1%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (-1.0%).

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

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 37% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented the key importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Latin America and the Caribbean, together constituting 56% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together making up a 25% share of total imports. Panama (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports. Colombia, Panama, Peru and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +28.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :