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Cameroon: Book Cover Market 2024

Book Cover Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian book cover market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of blotting pads and book covers, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 438%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book cover exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 424%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Equatorial Guinea (X tons) was the main destination for book cover exports from Cameroon, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, book cover exports to Equatorial Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gabon (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Equatorial Guinea totaled +3.3%.

In value terms, Equatorial Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for blotting pads and book covers exports from Cameroon, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Gabon ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Equatorial Guinea totaled +4.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average book cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (+1.5%).

Book Cover Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, overseas purchases of blotting pads and book covers decreased by -1.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 518% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 594%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of book cover imports to Cameroon, with a combined 67% share of total imports. India, Senegal, Latvia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +74.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest book cover suppliers to Cameroon were China ($X), France ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Senegal, India, Latvia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +55.9%, 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 2022, the average book cover import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the book cover market in Cameroon. 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:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023