MERCOSUR: Market for Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs 2025

Exports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Exports in MERCOSUR

Stamp and photo collection album exports declined to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -5.1% against 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 208%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 257% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile was the main exporter of albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 65% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons) and Suriname (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 30% share of total exports. Brazil (X kg) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stamp and photo collection album exports from Chile stood at -7.1%. At the same time, Suriname (+60.9%), Brazil (+14.2%) and Colombia (+13.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Suriname emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +60.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (-28.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (+38 p.p.), Colombia (+12 p.p.), Suriname (+5.1 p.p.) and Brazil (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by -57.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest stamp and photo collection album supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 6.8% share.

In Chile, stamp and photo collection album exports shrank by an average annual rate of -2.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-24.8% per year) and Colombia (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Suriname (+12.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Albums For Samples, Collections, Stamps Or Photographs

Imports in MERCOSUR

Stamp and photo collection album imports dropped sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -23.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stamp and photo collection album imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented roughly 58% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together constituting a 37% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of -6.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs in MERCOSUR, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile amounted to -1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (-8.6% per year) and Colombia (-10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform