Middle East: Notebook Market 2020

Notebook Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the notebook market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The notebook consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the notebook market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Notebook Exports in Middle East

In 2017, notebook exports in Middle East amounted to X units, flattening at the previous year. The notebook exports continue to indicate a temperate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, notebook exports stood at $X in 2017. The notebook exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the notebook exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the notebook exports failed to regain its momentum.

Notebook Exports by Country in Middle East

In 2017, Turkey (X units) was the key exporter for notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Lebanon (X units), together creating X% share of total exports. Palestine (X units) held the weak share of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads exports. At the same time, Palestine (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Palestine emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%) and Lebanon (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Lebanon (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Turkey (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest notebook supplier in Middle East, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Notebook Export Prices by Country in Middle East

The notebook export price in Middle East stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Lebanon ($X per thousand units), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Notebook Imports in Middle East

In 2017, the amount of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads imported in Middle East stood at X units, coming up by X% against the previous year. The notebook imports continue to indicate a strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, notebook imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable 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 notebook imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the notebook imports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Notebook Imports by Country in Middle East

In 2017, Iraq (X units) was the largest importer for notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads, generating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X units), Iran (X units) and Yemen (X units). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Jordan (X units) and Kuwait (X units) held the slight share of total imports.

Iraq was also the fastest growing in terms of the notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Iran (+X%), Yemen (+X%), Saudi Arabia (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%) and Jordan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Yemen (-X%), Saudi Arabia (-X%), the United Arab Emirates (-X%), Iran (-X%) and Iraq (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest notebook markets worldwide were Iraq ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Iraq (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Notebook Import Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the notebook import price in Middle East amounted to $X per thousand units, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The notebook import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Kuwait ($X per thousand units), while Iraq ($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 Iran (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform