Ukraine: Book Cover Market 2025

Book Cover Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian book cover market decreased by -4.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 1.9% against the previous year. Book cover consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Production in Ukraine

In value terms, book cover production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Book Cover Exports

Exports from Ukraine

Book cover exports from Ukraine stood at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, book cover exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 72%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons) was the main destination for book cover exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, book cover exports to Georgia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Moldova (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Georgia stood at +14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+51.2% per year) and Moldova (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Georgia ($X) remains the key foreign market for blotting pads and book covers exports from Ukraine, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Georgia stood at +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+60.5% per year) and Moldova (+4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average book cover export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, book cover export price increased by +34.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per ton) and Georgia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Cover Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, book cover imports into Ukraine contracted significantly to X tons, reducing by -65.5% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of book cover to Ukraine, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, book cover imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland totaled -14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.9% per year) and Italy (+58.1% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blotting pads and book covers to Ukraine, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland totaled -25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.1% per year) and Italy (+35.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average book cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 68% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (-8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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