MERCOSUR: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR semi-chemical wood pulp market reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced downturn. 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of semi-chemical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports declined significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Uruguay increased by X percentage points.

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

In Brazil, semi-chemical wood pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of semi-chemical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Peru (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Ecuador decreased 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, Argentina (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ecuador (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Peru and Brazil saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ecuador totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) 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