Price for Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China
4. Exports of Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China

Price for Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form stood at $17,112 per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $96,078 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the UK ($86,663 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($2,702 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form amounted to $6,380 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 40%. The export price peaked at $8,763 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,750 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China

In 2022, imports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form into China dropped dramatically to 28 tons, which is down by -41.8% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 513%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 49 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form dropped markedly to $487K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 148%.

Top Suppliers of Maps and Hydrographic or Similar Charts; (Printed Other than in Book Form), Including Wall Maps, Topographical Plans and Similar to China in 2022:

1. United States (7.8 tons)
2. Japan (4.9 tons)
3. South Korea (2.8 tons)
4. United Kingdom (2.3 tons)
5. Singapore (1.2 tons)
6. Germany (0.6 tons)
7. Greece (0.4 tons)

Exports of Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in China

In 2022, approx. 23 kg of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form were exported from China; with a decrease of 99.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -45.1% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form dropped markedly to $147 in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -42.7% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Maps and Hydrographic or Similar Charts; (Printed Other than in Book Form), Including Wall Maps, Topographical Plans and Similar from China in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (8.0 kg)
2. France (4.0 kg)
3. United States (4.0 kg)
4. Liberia (2.0 kg)
5. Brazil (1.0 kg)
6. Australia (1.0 kg)
7. Denmark (1.0 kg)
8. Germany (1.0 kg)
9. Chile (1.0 kg)
10. Belgium (1.0 kg)
11. Hungary (1.0 kg)
12. Cyprus (1.0 kg)
13. Hong Kong SAR (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform