Colombia: Register Book Market 2025

Register Book Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Colombian register book market, when its value increased by 5.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Register Book Production in Colombia

In value terms, register book production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Register book production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Register Book Exports

Exports from Colombia

Register book exports from Colombia dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by -20.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, register book exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of register book exports from Colombia, together accounting for 59% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of -6.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest markets for register book exported from Colombia worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of -1.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average register book export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Brazil (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Register Book Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, overseas purchases of registers, account books, order books and receipt books increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, register book imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 149%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main register book supplier to Colombia, with a approx. 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -6.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of registers, account books, order books and receipt books to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -5.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average register book import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +1.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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