MERCOSUR: Composite Paperboard Market 2024

Composite Paperboard Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR composite paperboard market rose to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Composite Paperboard Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, composite paperboard production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Composite Paperboard Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Composite paperboard exports shrank markedly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports faced a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, composite paperboard exports declined sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons) was the major exporter of composite paper and paperboard, achieving X% of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%). The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest composite paperboard supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Composite Paperboard Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of composite paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, composite paperboard imports declined notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the key importers of composite paper and paperboard, together creating X% of total imports. Suriname (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Peru, Ecuador, Argentina and Suriname lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, composite paperboard import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Suriname (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform