Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the key exporter of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Colombia (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Chile (X%) and Mexico (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Chile (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Guatemala (X%), Peru (X%), Colombia (X%), Argentina (X%), Brazil (X%) and Costa Rica (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports into Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Guatemala (X%), Chile (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Costa Rica (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.), Guatemala (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

In Mexico, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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