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Fibreboard market in Latin America and the Caribbean

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The fibreboard market volume in Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 15.2 million m³ in 2018, it dropped sharply to 9.3 million m³ in 2019. A moderate recovery to 9.9 million m³ followed in 2020, before a strong rebound to 14.1 million m³ in 2021. However, the market contracted again to 8.0 million m³ in 2022 and edged down slightly to 7.7 million m³ in 2023.

Production followed a similar pattern, rising from 7.0 million m³ in 2018 to a peak of 9.5 million m³ in 2021, then declining to 7.5 million m³ in 2023. The overall market settled at a lower volume by the end of the period.

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 Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  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 m³
  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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fibreboard in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Fibreboard production in Latin America and the Caribbean grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 8 244 K m³ of fibreboard, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 12.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	4.7%	12.2%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Fibreboard production in Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 957 M $ US, up 33.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 48.5%, translating to an annualized rate of 14.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 371 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.0%)	24.9%	33.6%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, K m³

Fibreboard exports from Latin America and the Caribbean fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 108 K m³, down 17.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 25.7%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 1 703 K m³, which also experienced the largest increase of 14.3%. The largest drop occurred in 2019, at 21.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.3%	(21.1%)	(17.5%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for fibreboard in kind was diverse. The United States accounted for 35.3% of exports, Canada for 2.7%, and Israel for 1.9%, together making up 39.8% of total flows. The remaining 60.2% was distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Fibreboard exports from Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 531.6 M $ US, a slight decrease of 1.8% year-on-year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports fell by 7.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(5.9%)	(1.8%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the leading buyer of fibreboard from Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 51.8% of exports in value terms, followed by Canada at 4.9% and Israel at 1.7%. Together, these three countries represented 58.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fibreboard to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, K m³

Fibreboard imports into Latin America and the Caribbean dropped for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 2 667 K m³, a sharp fall of 19.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 96.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 67.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.5%)	(66.7%)	(19.8%)	(67.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Germany were the main sources for fibreboard imports in kind to Latin America and the Caribbean, together accounting for 26.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, fibreboard imports into Latin America and the Caribbean declined. In 2020, the region imported 415.9 M $ US of fibreboard, down 15.1% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 489.7 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.6%	2.2%	(15.1%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of fibreboard in value terms to Latin America and the Caribbean came from a wide range of countries. China contributed 13.6% of imports, Germany 11.9%, and the United States 8.0%, together making up 33.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io