France: Book Cover Market 2024

Book Cover Market Size in France

The French book cover market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Production in France

In value terms, book cover production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 80%. Book cover production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of blotting pads and book covers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 55%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of book cover exports from France, together accounting for 35% of total exports. Tunisia, Morocco, Italy, Gabon, Belgium, Burkina Faso, New Caledonia, the United Arab Emirates, French Polynesia and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for book cover exported from France worldwide, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Gabon, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Belgium, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +15.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average book cover export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Cover Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of blotting pads and book covers imported into France expanded remarkably to X tons, growing by 7.2% on 2021. In general, imports posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book cover imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of book cover imports to France, with a combined 58% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Romania, China, Belgium, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest book cover suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +9.9%, 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, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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