Jordan: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, the Jordanian stationery market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Stationery Production in Jordan

In value terms, stationery production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Jordan

Stationery exports from Jordan contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -30.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 203% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 249% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Jordan, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syrian Arab Republic and Free Zones lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +78.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Palestine ($X), Iraq ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest markets for stationery exported from Jordan worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen and Free Zones lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +86.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average stationery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Libya (+49.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Jordan

After six years of decline, purchases abroad of articles of stationery increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest stationery supplier to Jordan, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Palestine (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Palestine (+2.5% per year) and Egypt (-12.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of stationery to Jordan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Palestine ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Palestine (+11.7% per year) and Egypt (-8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -23.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform