Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2024

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of decline, the Latin American loose-leaf binder metal fitting market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X,100% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the major exporter of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, creating X% of total exports. Colombia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Panama (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

In Chile, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas purchases of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%). Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files. At the same time, Peru (X%), Ecuador (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%), Brazil (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

In Mexico, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Chile ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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