Peru: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian newspaper market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Peru

In value terms, newspaper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 -4.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals, when their volume increased by 47% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 168%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X units), Venezuela (X units) and Colombia (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from Peru, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +72.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for newspaper exported from Peru were Venezuela ($X), Argentina ($X) and Colombia ($X), together accounting for 53% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Argentina, with a CAGR of +59.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -22.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Aruba (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2022, after nine years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals, when their volume increased by 22% to X units. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Colombia (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Peru, together comprising 77% of total imports. Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Peru, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Colombia amounted to -17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-16.4% per year) and Mexico (-18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average newspaper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newspaper import price increased by +65.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while the price for Uruguay (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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