MERCOSUR: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR wood pulp market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the eleventh consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of wood pulp, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the key exporter of wood pulp in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, wood pulp imports in MERCOSUR expanded sharply to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp importing markets in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X), Colombia ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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