Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for wood chips, particles and residues was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Uruguay (with a CAGR of -X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, shipments abroad of wood chips, particles and residues decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uruguay (X%). Venezuela (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest wood chips, particles and residues supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Uruguay ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The and residues in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, supplies from abroad of wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) was the major importer of wood chips, particles and residues, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Bahamas (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Haiti (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood chips, particles and residues imports into Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Bahamas (+X%) and Haiti (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahamas emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Argentina (-X%) and Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (+X p.p.) and Bahamas (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil and Argentina saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Brazil, 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 2021, the and residues in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Haiti ($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 (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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