MERCOSUR: Tissue Paper Market 2025

Tissue Paper Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR tissue paper market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tissue Paper Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, tissue paper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tissue Paper Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exported in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 40% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, tissue paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporter of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 55% of total exports in 2022. Peru (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Chile (13%), Argentina (12%) and Colombia (5.3%).

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exports, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (+27.4%), Argentina (+12.4%) and Chile (+11.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Colombia (-13.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+51 p.p.), Peru (+11 p.p.) and Argentina (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (-57.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest tissue paper supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +38.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+10.2% per year) and Peru (+25.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Chile ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Tissue Paper Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper imported in MERCOSUR expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by 9.7% compared with 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +95.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tissue paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +100.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of tissue paper imports in 2022 were Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together amounting to 79% of total import. Argentina (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.2% share, followed by Colombia (5.8%). The following importers - Uruguay (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each recorded a 4.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in MERCOSUR, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an 18% share.

In Chile, tissue paper imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (-2.0% per year) and Peru (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 8.3% against the previous year. The level of import peaked 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform