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Paper and paperboard waste market in Peru

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Peruvian market for paper and paperboard waste exhibited considerable volatility, with volume swinging from a low of 109 221 t in 2023 to a peak of 151 541 t in 2022. Domestic production remained fixed at 72 000 t annually throughout this period, meaning all market movements were entirely dictated by changes in international trade.

The market's high point in 2022 was driven by a substantial increase in imports, which reached over 80 000 t, coupled with minimal exports. The following year saw a sharp contraction as imports fell by more than half to under 40 000 t, leading to a significant drop in overall market volume despite stable production levels.

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 Peru
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Peru in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Peru 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, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Peru in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Peru by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 paper and paperboard waste in Peru

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Peru produced 72 000 tonnes of paper and paperboard waste, a figure that remained broadly stable compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Peru's paper and paperboard waste production volume declined in 2020. Output was valued at 21 810 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 12.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 20.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 797 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 25.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Peru in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.2%	9.3%	(12.0%)	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper and paperboard waste from Peru

Exports in kind, t

Paper and paperboard waste exports from Peru declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totalling 2 908 tonnes. This represents an abrupt decline of 72.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 83.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 45.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.7%)	(21.5%)	(72.2%)	(45.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia were the principal destinations for Peru's paper and paperboard waste exports in kind. Colombia accounted for 60.7% of exports, Ecuador for 15.9%, and Bolivia for 8.1%, jointly representing 84.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Peru's paper and paperboard waste exports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 881 thousand US dollars. This marks a 75.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 80.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(14.2%)	(75.5%)	(41.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia remained the leading destinations for Peru's paper and paperboard waste exports in value terms. Colombia accounted for 62.2% of exports, Ecuador for 15.5%, and Bolivia for 8.3%, with a combined share of 86.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper and paperboard waste to Peru

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Peru's volume of paper and paperboard waste imports was recorded at 60 442 tonnes, an 18.7% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 50 940 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 67 191 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 24.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.9%	(24.2%)	18.7%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic remained the main markets for Peru's paper and paperboard waste imports in kind. The United States accounted for 42.8% of imports, Guatemala for 22.6%, and the Dominican Republic for 12.3%, jointly taking 77.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Peru imported a total of 12 985 thousand US dollars of paper and paperboard waste, marking a 9.5% uptick year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 859 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 17 241 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 31.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 17.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.2%	(31.2%)	9.5%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic remained the key directions for Peru's paper and paperboard waste imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 46.0% of imports, Guatemala for 20.7%, and the Dominican Republic for 11.8%, together taking 78.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io