Market Trends of Latin America Customs Brokerage Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Latin America Customs Brokerage Market according to our research experts:
Increase in Ocean Freight
Maritime logistics can be considered the backbone of the trade, as it transports around 84% of the volumes traded worldwide and almost 70% of the global trade value. Hence, ports play a significant role in ensuring the wide distribution of goods through supply chains, including those considered essential, such as food and medical supplies.
A significant amount of time is taken by in-country customs and customs brokers to sort goods. As a result, inventory builds up, and customs costs can be excessively high, leaving customers frustrated when materials often take too long to arrive.
Growing demand in retail sector
International e-commerce is helping lead the growth in the retail sector. Global cross-border e-commerce is projected to account for one-fifth of all online retail sales by 2022. Retailers are able to expand to new markets and reach new customers in developing regions like Latin America and Africa.
In Latin America, an increasing number of people have access to the internet due to mobile phones. This is driving the expansion of e-commerce in the region. Though Latin America is a smaller market than North America or Europe, online sales in this region are expected to grow by over 19% in the next five years.
Latin Americans are showing a willingness to shop internationally online. In 2022, nearly 65% of all Latin American consumers purchased from an overseas retailer.
