MERCOSUR: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in MERCOSUR reduced markedly to X tons, which is down by -32.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) represented the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, making up 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), committing an 11% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Brazil stood at -1.7%. Colombia (-1.4%) and Argentina (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by -4.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at -4.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-5.3% per year) and Argentina (-14.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -8.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons), distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented the major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, together committing 93% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls importing markets in MERCOSUR were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. Ecuador, Paraguay, Colombia and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +2.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform