MERCOSUR: Book Cover Market 2024

Book Cover Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the MERCOSUR book cover market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Book Cover Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, book cover production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Book Cover Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, book cover exports in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book cover exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blotting pads and book covers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest book cover supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, book cover exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Book Cover Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, purchases abroad of blotting pads and book covers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, book cover imports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Chile (X tons) was the largest importer of blotting pads and book covers, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Guyana (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Venezuela (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Colombia (X%), Argentina (X%), Guyana (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Brazil (X%) and Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Chile, Colombia and Argentina increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest book cover importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform