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Azerbaijan: Book Cover Market 2025

Book Cover Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2022, the Azerbaijani book cover market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, shipments abroad of blotting pads and book covers decreased by -34.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 462%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, book cover exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 607%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for book cover exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, book cover exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +142.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+95.4% per year) and the United States (+76.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for blotting pads and book covers exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +106.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+71.5% per year) and France (+122.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average book cover export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -27.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 93%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+194.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Cover Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of blotting pads and book covers increased by 80% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 241%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 306% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of book cover imports to Azerbaijan, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest book cover suppliers to Azerbaijan, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +36.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average book cover import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 64%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for blotting pads and book covers in the world?

The country with the largest volume of book cover consumption was China, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, book cover consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of blotting pads and book covers in the world?

China remains the largest book cover producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, book cover production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The U.S. ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of blotting pads and book covers to Azerbaijan?

In value terms, the largest book cover suppliers to Azerbaijan were Russia, China and Turkey, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of blotting pads and book covers from Azerbaijan?

In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for book cover exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a 14% share.

What is the average export price for blotting pads and book covers in Azerbaijan?

In 2020, the average book cover export price amounted to $1,659 per ton, surging by 2.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for blotting pads and book covers in Azerbaijan?

The average book cover import price stood at $1,772 per ton in 2020, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the book cover market in Azerbaijan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17231390 - Blotting pads and book covers, of paper or paperboard

Country coverage:

Azerbaijan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Azerbaijan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024