Middle East: Book Cover Market 2024

Book Cover Market Size in the Middle East

In 2023, the Middle Eastern book cover market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Book Cover Production in the Middle East

In value terms, book cover production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, approx. X tons of blotting pads and book covers were exported in the Middle East; increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporters of blotting pads and book covers in the Middle East, together resulting at approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Lebanon ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. Jordan, Israel, Oman and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Book Cover Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Book cover imports reduced to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover imports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by Oman (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the main importers of blotting pads and book covers, together generating X% of total imports. Lebanon (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest book cover importing markets in the Middle East were Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform