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Exercise Book Exports
Exports in GCC
After three years of decline, overseas shipments of exercise books increased by 32% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 357%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, exercise book exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 493% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporter of exercise books in GCC, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 57% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together comprising a 43% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.
In value terms, the largest exercise book supplying countries in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.
Oman, with a CAGR of +29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Exercise Book Imports
Imports in GCC
In 2022, supplies from abroad of exercise books decreased by -33.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, exercise book imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 74% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together comprising a 22% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to exercise book imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.6%. At the same time, Qatar (+11.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +11.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (-6.1%), Bahrain (-7.4%) and Kuwait (-13.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain increased by +44, +8.5, +3.8 and +2.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported exercise books in GCC, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 6.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled -2.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (+8.1% per year) and Kuwait (-8.9% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the exercise book market in GCC. 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 17231330 - Exercise books, of paper or paperboard
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in GCC, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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