MERCOSUR: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR printing press market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Printing Press Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, printing press production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 38%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Printing Press Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of printing presses in MERCOSUR declined to X units, shrinking by -8.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing press exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +21.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) and Colombia (X units) represented roughly 55% of total exports in 2022. Peru (X units) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (11%), Argentina (8.8%) and Ecuador (6.7%). Uruguay (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest printing press supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to +5.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-0.7% per year) and Peru (+22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, printing press export price increased by +30.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($X per unit), while Colombia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printing Press Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, printing press imports in MERCOSUR reduced modestly to X units, declining by -4.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing press imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. 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

Brazil dominates imports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 64% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Guyana (X units), Chile (X units), Colombia (X units) and Peru (X units), together constituting a 28% share of total imports. Argentina (X units) and Uruguay (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to printing press imports into Brazil stood at -8.9%. At the same time, Guyana (+21.5%), Argentina (+2.9%) and Colombia (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guyana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +21.5% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Uruguay (-7.5%) and Chile (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Guyana (+8.5 p.p.), Colombia (+3.9 p.p.), Peru (+2.7 p.p.) and Argentina (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-15 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Guyana, with a CAGR of +9.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 42%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while Guyana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform