Peru: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Peru

In 2021, the Peruvian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 108% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed noticeable growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Peru

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when their volume decreased by -19.5% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 209%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 371% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X kg) and Colombia (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Peru.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of -15.2%).

In value terms, Panama ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Peru, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Panama totaled -19.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 106%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+13.9%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Peru

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 117% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a notable expansion. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a notable increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Peru, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), fourfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Colombia amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+13.9% per year) and Chile (+39.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Peru were Colombia ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +47.9%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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