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 showed a mild downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Production in the Middle East

In value terms, book cover production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Book Cover Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, the amount of blotting pads and book covers exported in the Middle East reduced to X tons, waning by X% on 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book cover exports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main exporter of blotting pads and book covers, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for 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%.

Among the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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

In 2023, book cover imports in the Middle East dropped markedly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book cover imports plummeted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat 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) and Israel (X tons) represented the key importers of blotting pads and book covers, together committing X% of total imports. Lebanon (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases 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), together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, 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