MERCOSUR: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR fibreboard market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fibreboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fibreboard were exported in MERCOSUR; picking up by X% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X cubic meters) was the major exporter of fibreboard, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X cubic meters), generating a X% share of total exports. Uruguay (X cubic meters), Argentina (X cubic meters) and Ecuador (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Ecuador ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached 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 ($X per cubic meter), while Uruguay ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fibreboard were imported in MERCOSUR; declining by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X cubic meters), Chile (X cubic meters) and Peru (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Ecuador (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Uruguay (X%), Argentina (X%) and Paraguay (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Chile ($X per cubic meter), while Paraguay ($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 Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform