Greece: Exercise Book Market 2024

Exercise Book Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek exercise book market increased by 6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exercise Book Production in Greece

In value terms, exercise book production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Exercise book production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exercise Book Exports

Exports from Greece

Exercise book exports from Greece contracted to X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 364%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exercise book exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 284%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exercise book exports from Greece, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, exercise book exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold. Cyprus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+98.6% per year) and Cyprus (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for exercise books exports from Greece, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +23.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+54.9% per year) and Cyprus (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average exercise book export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Exercise Book Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of exercise books increased by 0.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exercise book imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest exercise book supplier to Greece, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, exercise book imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+4.9% per year) and Bulgaria (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exercise books to Greece, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+5.0% per year) and Bulgaria (-12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average exercise book import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cyprus (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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