Peru: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Peru

In 2021, the Peruvian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -64.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Peru

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 75% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 101%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X kg) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Peru, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X kg), twofold. Panama (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia amounted to +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+3.5% per year) and Panama (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Panama ($X) and Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Colombia, Chile and Honduras, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +56.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 114% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Peru

For the third consecutive year, Peru recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -68% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Peru, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Peru were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 42% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +3.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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