Peru: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Peru

After two years of decline, the Peruvian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 12% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Peru

For the third consecutive year, Peru recorded growth in overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, which increased by 64% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Peru, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +52.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Chile ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Peru worldwide, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +46.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 France (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Peru

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 10% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper to Peru, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), eightfold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-11.7% per year) and Indonesia (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Peru, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-13.5% per year) and Indonesia (-5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 4.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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