Venezuela: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Venezuela

The Venezuelan paper and paperboard market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Venezuela

In value terms, paper and paperboard production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Venezuela

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Venezuela, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard exports from Venezuela, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Venezuela

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard imported into Venezuela shrank to X tons, falling by X% against 2021. In general, imports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Venezuela, together comprising X% of total imports. Argentina, Poland, Sweden, Colombia, China, Spain, Italy, Germany, Canada and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Venezuela, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Argentina, Poland, Peru, Canada, Spain, Colombia, Italy, Turkey and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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