Venezuela: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Venezuela

For the sixth consecutive year, the Venezuelan market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -47.2% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a precipitous decrease. Consumption of peaked 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 Venezuela

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -7.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 254% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 102%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X tons), Panama (X tons) and Spain (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Venezuela, together accounting for 96% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of +80.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Venezuela, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Dominican Republic totaled +29.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (+23.4% per year) and Spain (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba ($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 the Dominican Republic (-8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Venezuela

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Venezuela declined notably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -33.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Venezuela, with a combined 76% share of total imports. China, the United States, Panama, France and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Panama (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Venezuela, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -34.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-20.8% per year) and China (-26.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -37.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 203%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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