Rapports
Books, News and Stationery Retailing in Middle East and Africa, 2014-2019 : Market Dynamics, Retail Trends and Competitive Landscape
Books, News and Stationery retail market in Middle East and Africa is expected to grow at moderate pace over the next five years. Saudi Arabia is the largest market Books, News and Stationery in the region and will continue to retain its leading position, fuelled by strong economic conditions, a large young population, and growing presence of bookstores in the country. During the next five years, Egypt will continue to witness decline in Books, News and Stationery sales owing to the socio-economic crisis after 2011 revolution, which will normalize the overall positive growth in the region.
Key Findings
- The Middle East and Africa Books, News and Stationery market is forecast to mark over US$12 billion in retail sales by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 3.3%, driven by demand for printed media products
- Saudi Arabia will be the fastest growing Books, News and Stationery market at 7% CAGR during 2014-2019
- A key factor driving sales in the region will be the rising demand for translated
Global Summary
Global books, news and stationery retail sales are forecast to reach US$567 billion by 2019, with major impetus from developing economies
China is expected to remain as the largest market for books, news and stationery retailing in 2019, growing at a double digit CAGR
Online and duty free retailers are growing at a faster pace, however, specialist stores will continue to be the largest channel for books, news and stationery sales
Online penetration in the books, news and stationery category is high and is forecast to increase further over the next five years
Snippets of retail trends in Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia to remain the most attractive market driven by positive economic growth and young working population
Printed media products accounts for largest share in the region
Online channel is set witness high growth driven by demand for regional language books
Middle East and Africa: Books, News and Stationery Retail Market
Middle East and Africa books, news and stationery markets by value 2014 and 2019 (US$ bn)
Middle East and Africa books, news and stationery share of total retail sales, 2009 (%) and 2019 (%)
Middle East and Africa books, news and stationery markets by growth, 2014-2019 (CAGR %)
Books, news and stationery total retail sales breakdown, 2009, 2014 and 2019 (%)
Top five markets by each product category
Sub-category level sales for individual markets
Top three largest and fastest growing channels in fastest growing markets
Share and growth of channels and top five countries in each channel
Major books, news and stationery retail trends and major retailers operating in Middle East and Africa region
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