The pulp and paper sector continues to show surprising growth due to the demand for more sustainable products
O pulp and paper industry it is one of the ones that has grown the most in recent years due to the high demand from companies, restaurants and people for more sustainable products. In this sense, paper presents itself as a potential substitute for plastic, since it has a shorter degradation time in nature. In addition to production, exports are also in evidence, and forecasts are for billionaire investment in the sector in the coming years.
According to the Brazilian Tree Industry (IBA), in 2021 the export rate increased by 4,3%, which stimulated the expansion of tree planting and the installation of new industries in the sector by 2023. Thus, there is an investment forecast of more than R$ 35 billion coming there. And all sectors of the pulp production chain will benefit, from those who plant the trees to those who supply parts for the paper industries.
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Companies that supply parts to the industry in this segment will also benefit from increased exports
Companies such as Krominox, one of the largest producers of stainless steel tubes for pulp production in Brazil, foresee greater investment and expansion of production in 2022, with the objective of meeting the new demand of the sector. According to the company's CEO, Marcos Barbosa, the company's 25 years of experience in this market are able to bring experience in the field to the point of preparing demand in advance. In addition, he points out that the company offers a wide catalog with tubes of different gauges and lamination, with the aim of providing greater flexibility at the time of purchase.
However, Krominox still points out its differential, which would be personalization, with the customization of parts according to the needs of each client. After all, industrial projects are planned according to the site plan and may require different conditions and formats. In this way, the company aims to produce parts that optimize pulp production and avoid potential losses, generating long-term savings. Furthermore, stainless steel is a sustainable product, favoring the idea of environmental responsibility sought today.
Pulp market in Brazil is very promising and considered a giant in expansion by specialists
Compliant data from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, by the Federal Government, Brazil is the second largest pulp producer in the world, second only to the United States of America. Our country was responsible for producing 11,3% of the world's total pulp, which is equivalent to 21 million tons. In addition, Brazil was established as the largest pulp exporter in 2020, with more than 15 million shipped outside the country.
Paper recycling also places Brazil in a prominent position, in view of the constant search for sustainability. In 2020, the country registered a paper recycling rate of more than 70%, while the global average is only 59,1%. It does not stop there. In the last 50 years, the country has seen an evolution in the use of renewable sources for the production of pulp and paper, from 54% in 1970 to 89% in 2020.
All of this reflects a stable market that places Brazil in a prominent position in pulp exports compared to other countries. This all benefits the country's economy and encourages more and more investments in the sector.
