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

Contents:

1. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Panama (CIF) - 2024
2. Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Panama (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Panama
4. Exports of Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Panama

Price for Newspapers, Journals and Periodicals, Appearing Less Frequently than Four Times A Week in Panama (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week stood at $7,281 per ton in April 2024, with a decrease of -22.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2024 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $10,810 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to April 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($11,348 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($4,441 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2023 to April 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.3%), 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 Panama (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week stood at $13,194 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -37.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 80%. The export price peaked at $22,288 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($44,554 per ton), while the average price for exports to Jamaica ($1,909 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 Costa Rica (+24.6%), 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 Panama

In 2022, overseas purchases of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week increased by 1.9% to 131 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic setback.

In value terms, imports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week surged to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a dramatic downturn.

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

1. El Salvador (47.8 tons)
2. Colombia (32.1 tons)
3. Free Zones (13.8 tons)
4. United States (11.4 tons)
5. Mexico (8.5 tons)
6. Israel (4.7 tons)
7. Costa Rica (3.3 tons)
8. China (0.3 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week from Panama surged to 4.5 tons, increasing by 16% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 166%.

In value terms, exports of newspapers, journals and periodicals appearing less frequently than four times a week dropped notably to $60K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 151%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $82K, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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

1. Jamaica (10.0 tons)
2. United States (0.5 tons)
3. Peru (0.5 tons)
4. Trinidad and Tobago (0.4 tons)
5. Guatemala (0.4 tons)
6. Aruba (0.4 tons)
7. Suriname (0.3 tons)
8. Nicaragua (0.3 tons)
9. Costa Rica (0.2 tons)
10. Paraguay (0.2 tons)
11. Honduras (0.1 tons)
12. Dominican Republic (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform