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Chemical wood pulp market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Argentine chemical wood pulp market began the period at 775 thousand tons in 2018, characterized by production focused on the domestic paper and cardboard industry and the presence of key local players like Sadepan and Ferrum. Market volume then contracted to 737 thousand tons in 2019 before rising sharply to a peak of 818 thousand tons in 2020.

After the 2020 peak, the market declined to 770 thousand tons in 2021. In 2022, volume stabilized around 747 thousand tons amid a context of global raw material price volatility and tightening environmental regulations affecting the industry.

A recovery followed in 2023, with market volume reaching 790 thousand tons. This growth was propelled by increasing demand for sustainable packaging and recycled paper, bolstered by the rising importance of sustainability certifications such as FSC and PEFC among consumers and producers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, M $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chemical wood pulp in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked as the 22nd largest producer of chemical wood pulp globally.

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Argentina produced 544.0 K t of chemical wood pulp, marking a modest increase of 8.4% compared to 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 502.0 K t, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 579.0 K t. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when output fell by 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(13.3%)	8.4%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Argentina

Exports in kind, K t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Brazil dominated Argentina's chemical wood pulp exports in kind, jointly representing 95.5% of total shipments, while other countries accounted for much smaller shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, China and Brazil were the key players in Argentina's chemical wood pulp exports in value terms, together holding a 94.8% share of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Argentina

Imports in kind, K t

Argentina's chemical wood pulp imports in kind grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 274.2 K t, a 16.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 22.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 195.9 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase, with imports jumping by 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	20.1%	16.5%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Uruguay were the primary suppliers of chemical wood pulp to Argentina in kind, together accounting for 87.5% of total imports, while other sources each held relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, Argentina's chemical wood pulp imports in value terms declined in 2020, totaling 132.7 M $ US, down 14.0% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 154.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.0% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	1.4%	(14.0%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil and Uruguay consistently represented 84.0% of Argentina's total chemical wood pulp imports in value terms, highlighting a highly concentrated market alongside numerous smaller contributors.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io