Price for Printed Matter; Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Serial Instalments Thereof in Singapore - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves stood at $6.5 per unit in 2022, rising by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +67.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($6.5 per unit) and China ($6.5 per unit), while the price for India ($6.5 per unit) and Germany ($6.5 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+6.3%), 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 Singapore (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $7.1 per unit, with a decrease of -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $12 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($7.1 per unit) and Vietnam ($7.1 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($7.1 per unit) and South Korea ($7.1 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves into Singapore reduced dramatically to 163K units in 2022, which is down by -15.1% against 2021. Overall, imports faced a deep reduction. The smallest decline of -8.5% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at 294K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves declined to $1.1M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of -8.4% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $1.7M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Malaysia (26.9K units)
2. United Kingdom (22.2K units)
3. China (20.5K units)
4. United States (19.5K units)
5. France (12.5K units)
6. Sweden (10.4K units)
7. Switzerland (9.8K units)
8. Italy (8.6K units)
9. Ireland (8.2K units)
10. Japan (4.9K units)
11. Germany (4.5K units)
12. Hong Kong SAR (0.8K units)

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

Exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves from Singapore reduced sharply to 15K units in 2022, waning by -78.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 461%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 69K units, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves fell remarkably to $104K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 375% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $565K, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Australia (3.0K units)
2. United Kingdom (2.4K units)
3. Indonesia (1.7K units)
4. Fiji (1.5K units)
5. Vietnam (1.4K units)
6. Japan (1.4K units)
7. Papua New Guinea (1.0K units)
8. Malaysia (0.7K units)
9. Sri Lanka (0.6K units)
10. South Korea (0.4K units)
11. United States (0.1K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform