Latin America and the Caribbean: Suitcase Market 2020

Suitcase Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the suitcase market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The suitcase consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the suitcase market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Suitcase Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of suitcases exported in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X units, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The suitcase exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, suitcase exports totaled $X in 2017. The suitcase exports continue to indicate a temperate drop. Over the period under review, the suitcase exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Suitcase Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Mexico (X units) was the largest exporter for suitcases, creating X% of total exports. Panama (X units) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by the Dominican Republic (X%) and Chile (X%). The following exporters - Brazil (X units) and Colombia (X units) each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Chile (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Panama ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports.

Chile (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Suitcase Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the suitcase export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per thousand units, growing by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the suitcase export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for suitcases reached their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the export prices for suitcases failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Mexico ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Panama (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Suitcase Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X units of suitcases were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; increasing by X% against the previous year. The suitcase imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, suitcase imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the suitcase imports decreased by -X% against 2011 indices. In that year, the suitcase imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the suitcase imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Suitcase Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The imports of the three major importers of suitcases, namely Chile, Mexico and Brazil, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Peru (X units) and Argentina (X units), together creating X% share of total imports. The following importers - Venezuela (X units), Colombia (X units), Paraguay (X units) and Honduras (X units) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Honduras (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Paraguay and Honduras, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Peru (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Suitcase Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the suitcase import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per thousand units, leveling off at the previous year. The import price indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the suitcase import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for suitcases reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform