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

Contents:

1. Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Serbia (FOB) - 2024
2. Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Serbia (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Serbia
4. Imports of Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Serbia

Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Serbia (FOB) - 2024

In April 2024, the average export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $10.1 per unit, rising by 26% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from April 2023 to April 2024: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2024 figures, export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -8.0% against January 2024 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2023 an increase of 84% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $11.0 per unit in January 2024; however, from February 2024 to April 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In April 2024, the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($10.6 per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($2.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2023 to April 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $3.7 per unit, falling by -52.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 151%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8.8 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($16 per unit), while the price for China ($2.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 143K units of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves were exported from Serbia; with a decrease of -4.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 223K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves expanded significantly to $846K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $1.1M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Montenegro (130.2K units)
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina (4.5K units)
3. North Macedonia (4.3K units)

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -42.5% to 8.7K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,162% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 15K units in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves shrank remarkably to $32K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 553%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $116K in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

1. Hungary (8.2K units)
2. Italy (0.2K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform