Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Belgium - 2024

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

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

The average import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves stood at $9 per unit in 2022, falling by -10.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $11 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($11 per unit), while the price for China ($4.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves stood at $11 per unit in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($29 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($2.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -6.3% to 634K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 677K units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves fell dramatically to $5.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $6.8M, and then declined notably in the following year.

Import of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France1,5682,4664,6684,22139.1%
Spain3943941,59976724.9%
ChinaN/A20.619.7372325.0%
Netherlands62.452.181.862.50.1%
United Kingdom32.314418759.922.9%
Others22680.7230206-3.0%
Total2,2823,1576,7855,68835.6%

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

  1. France (445.5K units)
  2. China (86.5K units)
  3. Spain (69.5K units)
  4. United Kingdom (9.9K units)
  5. Netherlands (6.7K units)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -9.2% to 119K units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,946% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 838K 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 rose notably to $1.3M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,707% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France2.135.1524426487.6%
Germany0.362.011.3365967.6%
United KingdomN/A4,727256117-84.3%
Luxembourg17.925.612185.968.7%
ArgentinaN/AN/AN/A73.60%
Cote d'IvoireN/AN/A68.734.6-49.6%
SingaporeN/A46.928.86.0-64.2%
IrelandN/A8.4N/A5.1-22.1%
Japan43.519.38.64.1-54.5%
Hong Kong SARN/A67.513.90.4-92.3%
United States53.432.35.90.2-84.5%
MexicoN/A86.40.8N/A-99.1%
Others70.214910515630.5%
Total1875,2591,1441,27389.5%

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

  1. Germany (43.1K units)
  2. United Kingdom (16.9K units)
  3. France (14.6K units)
  4. Argentina (14.2K units)
  5. Luxembourg (8.6K units)
  6. Cote d'Ivoire (7.7K units)
  7. Ireland (1.8K units)
  8. Japan (1.7K units)
  9. Singapore (1.0K units)
  10. United States (0.1K units)
  11. Hong Kong SAR (0.1K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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