Australia: Book And Brochure Market 2024

Book And Brochure Market Size in Australia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Australian book and brochure market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Book And Brochure Production in Australia

In value terms, book and brochure production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Book and brochure production peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Book And Brochure Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2023, exports of books, brochures and similar printed matter from Australia fell markedly to X units, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book and brochure exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units) was the main destination for book and brochure exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, book and brochure exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), fourfold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for books, brochures and similar printed matter exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average book and brochure export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) and New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Book And Brochure Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2023, book and brochure imports into Australia dropped remarkably to X units, reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book and brochure imports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of book and brochure imports to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Singapore, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Canada and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest book and brochure suppliers to Australia were China ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Singapore, Italy, Malaysia, Canada and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average book and brochure import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Singapore ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform