Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Colombia - 2024

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Colombia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $3,969 per ton, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses decreased by -26.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 97%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,384 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 China ($5,771 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,881 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Colombia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $10,022 per ton in 2021, growing by 545% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($33,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela stood at $240 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (+23.9%).

Imports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Colombia

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses increased by 150% to 199 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant curtailment.

In value terms, imports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses skyrocketed to $788K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn.

Import of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Colombia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	9.0	18.3	30.6	179	170.9%
Germany	54.5	43.7	92.9	97.5	21.4%
Spain	32.9	28.7	2.6	37.9	4.8%
Mexico	20.7	23.7	22.5	35.3	19.5%
Finland	33.6	31.0	21.8	25.3	-9.0%
China	381	98.6	6.7	21.2	-61.8%
Belgium	19.3	17.3	12.8	15.7	-6.7%
Others	526	220	108	376	-10.6%
Total	1,077	481	297	788	-9.9%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Colombia in 2022:

United Kingdom (44.5 tons)
Germany (24.9 tons)
Spain (11.6 tons)
Finland (11.2 tons)
Mexico (8.6 tons)
Belgium (8.3 tons)
China (3.7 tons)

Exports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Colombia

Exports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses from Colombia dropped to 46 kg in 2021, which is down by -9.8% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback.

In value terms, exports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses surged to $466 in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.