MERCOSUR: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR disc pick-up cartridge market decreased by -4.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted measured growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, disc pick-up cartridge exports in MERCOSUR surged to X units, growing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 4,582%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at 79% of total exports. Colombia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Argentina (5.9%). Peru (X units) and Paraguay (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Chile increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Argentina (+29.7%), Peru (+27.5%) and Colombia (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +29.7% from 2012-2021. Paraguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Argentina (+5.9 p.p.), Peru (+2.6 p.p.) and Paraguay (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Chile (-7.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 12% share.

In Colombia, disc pick-up cartridge exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+9.4% per year) and Peru (+60.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, waning by -32.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 623%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+22.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films decreased by -3.2% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 484% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 372%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 84% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Argentina (X units), Paraguay (X units), Brazil (X units), Colombia (X units) and Peru (X units) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to disc pick-up cartridge imports into Chile stood at +17.0%. At the same time, Paraguay (+43.3%), Argentina (+14.8%), Colombia (+5.6%) and Peru (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +43.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Brazil (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Chile (+33 p.p.) and Paraguay (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Peru and Brazil saw its share reduced by -2.2% and -27.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in MERCOSUR, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile totaled +16.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+1.0% per year) and Argentina (+17.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -29% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform