MERCOSUR: Filter Paper Market 2024

Filter Paper Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR filter paper market contracted to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Filter Paper Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, filter paper production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Filter Paper Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded decline in shipments abroad of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter paper exports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Argentina (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape. Argentina (X%) and Paraguay (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 2012-2023, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest filter paper supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, filter paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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 2023, 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.

Filter Paper Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the third year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded decline in purchases abroad of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter paper imports rose to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) was the key importer of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape in MERCOSUR, making up X% of total import. Colombia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

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

Among the main importing countries, Peru, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform