Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain - 2022

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  1. Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain
  4. Exports of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain

Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $18 per unit, growing by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves increased by +66.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($42 per unit), while the price for Italy ($2.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves stood at $1.6 per unit in 2022, which is down by -43.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $4.6 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Saudi Arabia ($3.9 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $0.8 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -96% to 3.2K units in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 243%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 79K units, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves shrank markedly to $56K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 314% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Import of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India3.711.111722.883.3%
Australia5.924.850.99.316.4%
Netherlands5.533.41176.13.5%
Lebanon14.931.51105.7-27.4%
China2.510.02825.126.8%
Egypt1.15.818.61.0-3.1%
United Kingdom3.930.21190.9-38.7%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/AN/A0.60%
Italy1.04.19.90.4-26.3%
United States5.76.991.50.1-74.0%
Kuwait60.759.534.00.1-88.2%
Others5.127.163.13.8-9.3%
Total1102441,01356.0-20.2%

Top Suppliers of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof to Bahrain in 2022:

  1. India (624.0 units)
  2. China (560.0 units)
  3. Lebanon (509.0 units)
  4. Australia (374.0 units)
  5. Egypt (346.0 units)
  6. Saudi Arabia (167.0 units)
  7. Italy (158.0 units)
  8. Netherlands (145.0 units)
  9. United Kingdom (41.0 units)
  10. United States (6.0 units)
  11. Kuwait (5.0 units)

Exports of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain

In 2022, shipments abroad of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -21.1% to 1.3K units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 88%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.4K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves contracted dramatically to $2.1K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $7.4K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Export of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Bahrain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Saudi Arabia3.63.33.51.4-27.0%
United Arab Emirates1.50.81.20.7-22.4%
OmanN/A3.3N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total5.17.44.82.1-25.6%

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof from Bahrain in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (942.0 units)
  2. Saudi Arabia (348.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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