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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form amounted to $10,509 per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $17,180 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($98,766 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($2,555 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form stood at $13,042 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form increased by +104.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 88%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($35,790 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($3,908 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 Malaysia (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in Hong Kong SAR

For the fourth year in a row, Hong Kong SAR recorded growth in overseas purchases of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form, which increased by 0.1% to 246 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 0.1% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form rose modestly to $2.6M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3.8%. Over the period under review, imports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in book form reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (130.5 tons)
2. United States (56.8 tons)
3. Brazil (11.9 tons)
4. Italy (11.2 tons)
5. United Kingdom (8.4 tons)
6. Singapore (7.8 tons)
7. Taiwan (Chinese) (7.3 tons)

Exports of Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in Hong Kong SAR

For the third consecutive year, Hong Kong SAR recorded decline in overseas shipments of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form, which decreased by -87.1% to 694 kg in 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant decline. The smallest decline of -15.9% 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 contracted dramatically to $9.1K in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -9.4% 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 Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

1. Germany (455.0 kg)
2. United Kingdom (181.0 kg)
3. Philippines (30.0 kg)
4. South Korea (20.0 kg)
5. Canada (6.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform