Key Market Indicators
The import of newspapers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is projected to decline significantly, reaching approximately $1.43 million by 2028. This marks a sharp drop from the $3.50 million recorded in 2023, with an annual decrease of 14.2% on average. Emirati demand for newspapers has been steadily decreasing, with an 11% year-on-year decline since 2012. In terms of exports, the UAE's figures are also set to plummet. Newspaper exports are expected to fall to around $183,000 by 2028, down from $1.11 million in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 27.5%. Since 2012, the country's supply has decreased by 10.8% each year. In 2023, the UAE ranked 44th globally in newspaper exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina led with exports valued at $1.11 million. Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States followed, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
