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

Contents:

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

Price for Map, Wall Map or Similar Chart, Other than in the Book Form in Kuwait (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 $35,539 per ton in 2022, declining by -17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $42,830 per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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 Malaysia ($162,867 per ton), while the price for India ($3,700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+47.0%), 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 Kuwait (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 $26,602 per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked at $95,500 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($26,567 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($5,000 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 Bahrain (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, approx. 499 kg of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form were imported into Kuwait; with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, imports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form amounted to $18K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $21K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. South Korea (130.0 kg)
2. United States (107.0 kg)
3. Germany (54.0 kg)
4. Malaysia (45.0 kg)
5. United Kingdom (37.0 kg)
6. Italy (30.0 kg)
7. China (28.0 kg)
8. France (10.0 kg)

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

In 2022, the amount of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form exported from Kuwait surged to 201 kg, rising by 131% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 170%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in the book form soared to $5.3K in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 194% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of maps, wall maps, topographical plans and hydrographic or similar charts, printed other than in book form hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Mauritania (195.0 kg)
2. Singapore (73.0 kg)
3. Bahrain (30.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform