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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $4.5 per unit, which is down by -31.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6.7 per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($8.8 per unit), while the price for the United States ($0.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.8%), 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 Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves stood at $17 per unit in 2022, rising by 142% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 184%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -4.4% per year.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -20.5% to 10K units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 26K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves reduced markedly to $45K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $166K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. China (2.5K units)
2. United Kingdom (2.2K units)
3. South Africa (2.0K units)
4. India (1.8K units)
5. France (1.3K units)

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

In 2022, exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves from Cameroon shrank sharply to 17 units, which is down by -58.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 41 units, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves totaled $283 in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

1. France (17.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform