Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka
4. Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week amounted to $7,916 per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $12,617 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Hong Kong SAR ($58,686 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,932 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week amounted to $4,796 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 172%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $9,029 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($11,655 per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($3,196 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 India (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka

In 2022, imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week into Sri Lanka declined remarkably to 19 tons, shrinking by -33.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week shrank significantly to $154K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 136%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $188K, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week to Sri Lanka in 2022:

1. India (2.9 tons)
2. United Kingdom (2.7 tons)
3. United States (2.6 tons)
4. United Arab Emirates (2.4 tons)
5. Hong Kong SAR (1.9 tons)
6. Thailand (0.5 tons)
7. China (0.2 tons)

Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week in Sri Lanka

For the third consecutive year, Sri Lanka recorded decline in overseas shipments of newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week, which decreased by -10.1% to 589 kg in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -9.3% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals, appearing at least four times a week expanded to $2.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic setback.

Top Export Markets for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing At Least Four Times A Week from Sri Lanka in 2022:

1. Maldives (363.0 kg)
2. Seychelles (197.0 kg)
3. Canada (104.0 kg)
4. Switzerland (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform