MERCOSUR: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR playing cards market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +32.5% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Playing Cards Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, playing cards production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of playing cards increased by 56% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +95.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 83%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, playing cards exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +110.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), mixing up a 5.2% share of total exports. Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to playing cards exports from Brazil stood at +4.2%. At the same time, Peru (+23.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (-3.5%) and Argentina (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Peru increased by +11 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest playing cards supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 2.8% share.

In Brazil, playing cards exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (-0.5% per year) and Peru (+25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 33%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of playing cards imported in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, picking up by 19% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, playing cards imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 56%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented roughly 86% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), creating a 4.8% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) took a relatively small 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 Argentina (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported playing cards in MERCOSUR, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile amounted to +21.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+9.6% per year) and Peru (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+10.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform