MERCOSUR: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for pulp from fibres other than wood shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pulp from fibres other than wood, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia dominates wood structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Colombia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pulp from fibres other than wood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Colombia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Colombia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importer of pulp from fibres other than wood in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulp from fibres other than wood imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Chile increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulp from fibres other than wood in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :