Mexico: Stationery Market 2025

Stationery Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican stationery market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Production in Mexico

In value terms, stationery production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Mexico

Stationery exports from Mexico reduced to X tons in 2022, which is down by -12.5% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for stationery exports from Mexico, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala (X tons), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -5.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of stationery exports from Mexico, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -3.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average stationery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, stationery export price decreased by -28.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+2.1%).

Stationery Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of articles of stationery, when their volume increased by 66% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of stationery to Mexico, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sixfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.8% per year) and India (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of stationery to Mexico, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.5% per year) and Spain (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average stationery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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