MERCOSUR: Paper Articles Market 2025

Paper Articles Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR paper articles market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Paper Articles Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, paper articles production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Articles Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper were exported in MERCOSUR; with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper articles exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile was the main exporter of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Paraguay (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Colombia (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, Chile and Colombia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest paper articles supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with an X% share.

In Chile, paper articles exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, paper articles export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper Articles Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the fifth year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas purchases of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper articles imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Chile dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile and Peru increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Peru ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform