MERCOSUR: Book And Brochure Market 2025

Book And Brochure Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR book and brochure market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 3.6% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Book And Brochure Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, book and brochure production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Book And Brochure Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of books, brochures and similar printed matter increased by 18% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book and brochure exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the main exporter of books, brochures and similar printed matter in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. 41% of total exports in 2022. Peru (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 21% share, followed by Colombia (19%) and Argentina (14%). Uruguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +4.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book And Brochure Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of books, brochures and similar printed matter increased by 23% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book and brochure imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X units) and Brazil (X units) represented roughly 49% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Colombia (13%), Argentina (11%) and Ecuador (5.2%). Uruguay (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest book and brochure importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +26.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per unit) and Ecuador ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) and Uruguay ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform