Peru: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Peru

The Peruvian printing and writing paper market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Peru

In value terms, printing and writing paper production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Peru

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Peru; declining by -24.1% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Peru, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Ecuador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Colombia (X tons), threefold. Guatemala (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ecuador amounted to +35.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-5.9% per year) and Guatemala (+52.3% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Peru, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ecuador amounted to +30.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-9.5% per year) and Guatemala (+47.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Peru

In 2022, imports of printing and writing paper into Peru shrank slightly to X tons, declining by -2.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Peru, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.6% per year) and Colombia (-11.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Peru, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.5% per year) and Indonesia (-8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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