MERCOSUR: Market for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for reel fed offset printing machinery shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -61.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a sharp setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in MERCOSUR

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a remarkable increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of reel fed offset printing machinery increased by 324% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 883%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 767%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X units) and Chile (X units) represented roughly 76% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X units) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (6.5%). Peru (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 +40.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest reel fed offset printing machinery supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (-4.0% per year) and Brazil (+45.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, waning by -76.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 609%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained 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 ($X per unit), while Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of reel fed offset printing machinery imported in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X units, falling by -88.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 803%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 383% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the major importer of reel fed offset printing machinery in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 61% of total imports in 2022. Uruguay (X units) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Peru (10%) and Colombia (8%). The following importers - Ecuador (X units) and Chile (X units) - together made up 6% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -31.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (+28.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +28.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Peru (-6.5%), Colombia (-6.8%), Ecuador (-21.7%) and Chile (-36.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uruguay (+12 p.p.), Peru (+9.7 p.p.), Colombia (+7.5 p.p.) and Ecuador (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (-5.1 p.p.) and Brazil (-26.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Peru ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 12% share of total imports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +35.1%, 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 666% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per unit), while Brazil ($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 (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform