MERCOSUR: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

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

In 2022, the MERCOSUR market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded decline in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates g/m2 structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, namely Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

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

Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform