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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $3.6 per unit, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 78%. The import price peaked at $6.1 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood 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 ($9.7 per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($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 France (+10.2%), 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 Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves amounted to $1.1 per unit, falling by -18.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $5.2 per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($4 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($0.8 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 France (+130.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the amount of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves imported into Sri Lanka dropped markedly to 8.7K units, waning by -65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at 77K 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 fell significantly to $31K in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -9.8% was in 2021. Imports peaked at $472K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. India (6.2K units)
2. United Kingdom (1.4K units)
3. Malaysia (0.5K units)
4. France (0.2K units)
5. Hong Kong SAR (0.2K units)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves decreased by -70.4% to 69 units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 6,919%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.8K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereoves contracted significantly to $75 in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 4,682%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.7K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Maldives (50.0 units)
2. United States (5.0 units)
3. Singapore (4.0 units)
4. Italy (1.0 units)
5. India (1.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform