MERCOSUR: Market for Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings 2024

Market Size for Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR wooden case and box market reached $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wooden case and box production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of packing cases, boxes and similar packings decreased by X% to X units in 2023. Overall, exports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, wooden case and box exports shrank sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporter of packing cases, boxes and similar packings in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Chile (X units), constituting a X% share of total exports. Uruguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest wooden case and box supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, wooden case and box exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Packing Cases, Boxes And Similar Packings

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, supplies from abroad of packing cases, boxes and similar packings decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wooden case and box imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Chile (X units) was the largest importer of packing cases, boxes and similar packings, making up X% of total imports. Argentina (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X units), Brazil (X units) and Paraguay (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X units) and Venezuela (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Colombia (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Brazil (X%), Uruguay (X%), Venezuela (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Chile, Colombia and Paraguay increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest wooden case and box importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Colombia, 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

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, wooden case and box import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 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 Argentina ($X per unit), while Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform