Colombia: Stationery Market 2025

Stationery Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian stationery market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Production in Colombia

In value terms, stationery production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.8%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of articles of stationery, when their volume increased by 3% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Colombia, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Venezuela, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and Panama ($X) were the largest markets for stationery exported from Colombia worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guatemala, with a CAGR of -5.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Colombia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of articles of stationery increased by 25% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of stationery to Colombia, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (-15.0% per year) and Mexico (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of stationery to Colombia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (-14.4% per year) and Mexico (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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