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Latin America and the Caribbean: Waferboard Market 2024

Waferboard Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American waferboard market rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Waferboard Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, waferboard production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Waferboard Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the amount of waferboards exported in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X cubic meters, with an increase of 23% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 106%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, waferboard exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Waferboard Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Waferboard imports surged to X cubic meters in 2021, with an increase of 36% compared with 2020. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, waferboard imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Peru represented the largest importer of waferboards in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. 34% of total imports in 2021. Colombia (X cubic meters) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (9.4%), Chile (8.5%), Bolivia (5.5%) and Brazil (4.5%). Guatemala (X cubic meters), Costa Rica (X cubic meters), Panama (X cubic meters), Ecuador (X cubic meters) and Paraguay (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Peru increased at an average annual rate of +16.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Panama (+139.9%), Brazil (+28.4%), Costa Rica (+11.7%), Ecuador (+11.5%), Colombia (+10.8%), Bolivia (+9.7%), Guatemala (+8.1%), Paraguay (+5.6%), Mexico (+5.6%) and Chile (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +139.9% from 2012-2021. Peru (+12 p.p.), Panama (+3.4 p.p.) and Brazil (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mexico and Chile saw its share reduced by -4.7% and -9.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported waferboards in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 11% share.

In Peru, waferboard imports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+7.6% per year) and Mexico (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per cubic meter), while Brazil ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of waferboard consumption in 2021 were Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, together accounting for 77% of total consumption. Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.
The countries with the highest volumes of waferboard production in 2021 were Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, with a combined 78% share of total production. Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.
In value terms, Chile, Brazil and Mexico appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 92% share of total exports.
In value terms, the largest waferboard importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru, Colombia and Mexico, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bolivia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Paraguay, Guatemala, El Salvador and Panama, which together accounted for a further 38%.
In 2021, the waferboard export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $251 per cubic meter, growing by 23% against the previous year.
In 2021, the waferboard import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $291 per cubic meter, rising by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the waferboard market in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 16211313 - Particle board, of wood

Country coverage:

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • French Guiana
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Mexico
  • Montserrat
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
  • Suriname
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • United States Virgin Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
  • Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Argentina
    • Aruba
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • British Virgin Islands
    • Cayman Islands
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Costa Rica
    • Cuba
    • Curacao
    • Dominica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Ecuador
    • El Salvador
    • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
    • French Guiana
    • Grenada
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guatemala
    • Guyana
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Jamaica
    • Martinique
    • Mexico
    • Montserrat
    • Nicaragua
    • Panama
    • Paraguay
    • Peru
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saint Lucia
    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
    • Suriname
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • Uruguay
    • Venezuela
    • Puerto Rico

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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