Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Qatar - 2023

Price for Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Qatar (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated amounted to $15,783 per ton, reducing by -15.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $22,076 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($54,154 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($1,816 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Qatar

In 2022, imports of music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated into Qatar skyrocketed to 382 kg, with an increase of 99% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a sharp contraction.

In value terms, music, printed or in manuscript imports surged to $6K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction.

Import of Music, Printed or in Manuscript in Qatar (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2020-2022
United Kingdom	4.5	1.3	4.5	0.0%
United States	2.3	0.6	0.7	-44.8%
China	N/A	0.5	0.6	20.0%
Malaysia	0.5	N/A	0.3	-22.5%
Germany	0.3	0.7	N/A	133.3%
Canada	0.2	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.7	0.4	N/A	-42.9%
Total	8.5	3.6	6.0	-16.0%