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

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

After two years of decline, the MERCOSUR market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 6.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs 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 Sheets

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported in MERCOSUR totaled X tons, growing by 5.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7.3%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 3.7%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in sheets structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of -1.8% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+9.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Colombia (-4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

In Brazil, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted by an average annual rate of -5.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-3.3%).

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when their volume increased by 6.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) was the major importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in MERCOSUR, comprising 70% of total import. Colombia (X tons) took an 8% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (5.4%). The following importers - Uruguay (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each reached an 8.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets importing markets in MERCOSUR were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Ecuador ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 4.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($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 (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform