MERCOSUR: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for household and sanitary articles of paper dropped slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Peru (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Uruguay (X%). The following exporters - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

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

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Guyana (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the major importers of household and sanitary articles of paper, together committing X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform