Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR
4. Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week stood at $8,906 per ton in 2022, growing by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed strong growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($17,725 per ton), while the price for the UK ($2,597 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week stood at $6,126 per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Macao SAR ($9,977 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($863 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 Macao SAR (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR

For the third year in a row, Hong Kong SAR recorded decline in supplies from abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week, which decreased by -28.1% to 679 tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -22.3% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week surged to $6M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

Top Suppliers of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

1. Japan (231.5 tons)
2. United States (123.2 tons)
3. China (86.5 tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (55.5 tons)
5. South Korea (32.9 tons)
6. Singapore (32.0 tons)
7. United Kingdom (17.4 tons)
8. France (13.9 tons)

Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, approx. 833 tons of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week were exported from Hong Kong SAR; falling by -10.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week declined to $5.1M in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.9%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.4M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

1. China (305.1 tons)
2. Macao SAR (263.5 tons)
3. Singapore (65.6 tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (53.3 tons)
5. Japan (39.1 tons)
6. Australia (32.8 tons)
7. Malaysia (29.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform