MERCOSUR: Paper Moulding Machine Market 2025

Paper Moulding Machine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR paper moulding machine market fell notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -18.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Paper Moulding Machine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, paper moulding machine production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard increased by 71% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper moulding machine exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 35%. 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 exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 86% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X units), generating a 6.9% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X units) and Uruguay (X units) - each reached a 6.9% share of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Ecuador (-8.8%) and Uruguay (-20.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Uruguay increased by +20 and +3.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest paper moulding machine supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 3% share.

In Brazil, paper moulding machine exports declined by an average annual rate of -7.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (-8.4% per year) and Uruguay (+20.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -41.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per unit) and Uruguay ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($X per unit) and Peru ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+35.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard in MERCOSUR reduced to X units, with a decrease of -13.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, paper moulding machine imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of paper moulding machine imports in 2022 were Brazil (X units), Colombia (X units), Argentina (X units), Peru (X units) and Chile (X units), together finishing at 91% of total import. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X units), mixing up a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 74% of total imports. Peru, Argentina and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +15.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -14.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Brazil ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform