Middle East: Board Game Market 2020

Board Game Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the board game market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The board game consumption continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the board game market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Board Game Production in Middle East

In 2017, approx. X units of funfair and table or parlour games were produced in Middle East; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the board game production attained their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Board Game Exports in Middle East

In 2017, the amount of funfair and table or parlour games exported in Middle East stood at X units, picking up by X% against the previous year. The board game exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the board game exports reached their peak volume of X units. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the board game exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, board game exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the board game exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. In that year, the board game exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the board game exports failed to regain its momentum.

Board Game Exports by Country in Middle East

In 2017, Kuwait (X units) was the key exporter for funfair and table or parlour games, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bahrain (X units), achieving X% share of total exports.

Kuwait was also the fastest growing in terms of the funfair and table or parlour games exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Bahrain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bahrain (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Kuwait (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the largest board game supplier in Middle East, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In Kuwait, board game exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Board Game Export Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the board game export price in Middle East amounted to $X thousand per unit, waning by -X% against the previous year. The board game export price continues to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X thousand per unit in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while Bahrain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kuwait (-X% per year).

Board Game Imports in Middle East

In 2017, board game imports in Middle East totaled X units, growing by X% against the previous year. The board game imports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the board game imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, board game imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the board game imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the board game imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Board Game Imports by Country in Middle East

Kuwait was the major importer of funfair and table or parlour games in Middle East, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Bahrain (X units), making up X% share of total imports.

Kuwait was also the fastest growing in terms of the funfair and table or parlour games imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Bahrain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Bahrain (-X%) and Kuwait (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported funfair and table or parlour games in Middle East, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

In Kuwait, board game imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Board Game Import Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the board game import price in Middle East amounted to $X per unit, falling by -X% against the previous year. The board game import price continues to indicate a mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for funfair and table or parlour games attained its maximum level of $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Kuwait ($X per thousand units), while Bahrain ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Kuwait (-X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform