Singapore: Book And Brochure Market 2025

Book And Brochure Market Size in Singapore

In 2022, the Singaporean book and brochure market increased by 42% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Book And Brochure Production in Singapore

In value terms, book and brochure production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 140%. Book and brochure production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Book And Brochure Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2022, shipments abroad of books, brochures and similar printed matter decreased by -17.5% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book and brochure exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X units), the United States (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of book and brochure exports from Singapore, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the UK, the Philippines and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for book and brochure exported from Singapore were Malaysia ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports. Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the UK, the Philippines and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +9.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average book and brochure export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per unit) and Vietnam ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book And Brochure Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2022, after nine years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of books, brochures and similar printed matter, when their volume increased by 1.4% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book and brochure imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 6.6%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X units), the United States (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of book and brochure imports to Singapore, together accounting for 71% of total imports. China, Sweden, Belgium, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +44.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest book and brochure suppliers to Singapore, together accounting for 72% of total imports. China, Sweden, Belgium, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +48.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average book and brochure import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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