MERCOSUR: Fiberboard Market 2025

Fiberboard Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR fiberboard market decreased by -1.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fiberboard Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fiberboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials increased by 10% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fiberboard exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +90.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X cubic meters) represented the main exporter of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, making up 59% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X cubic meters), comprising a 37% share of total exports. Argentina (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in MERCOSUR fell markedly to X cubic meters, waning by -22.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, namely Colombia, Peru and Chile, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Ecuador (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.3% share, followed by Uruguay (6.4%), Argentina (6%) and Paraguay (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fiberboard importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports. Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +9.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform