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Summary of the Creative Economy Outlook and Country Profiles

Core Content

The report provides an overview of the trends in international trade in creative industries, focusing on both creative goods and services, and highlights the role of different regions and countries in this growing sector. It also emphasizes the importance of the creative economy for inclusive and sustainable development.

Main Points

• Creative Economy Overview
  The creative economy integrates creativity, technology, culture, and innovation to drive economic growth and development. It includes sectors such as arts and crafts, books, films, design, digital animation, and video games. These industries contribute to global trade through exports and intellectual property rights and create new jobs, especially in SMEs.

• Global Trends in Creative Goods and Services Trade
  International trade in creative industries has shown sustained growth over the last decade. The global market for creative goods and services reached $547.5 billion in 2012, up from $302.06 billion in 2003. Exports from developing countries, especially in Asia, have grown faster than those from developed countries.

• Developed Countries

  • Europe is the largest exporter of creative goods, with Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium as the top five exporters in 2012.
  • The United States is the largest exporter among developed countries in 2012, with design accounting for 49% of its total exports.
  • Exports from developed countries increased from $134.64 billion in 2003 to $197.26 billion in 2012.
  • Most creative sectors in developed countries saw a decline from 2008 to 2012, except for design.

• Developing Countries

  • China is the largest exporter of creative goods, with exports growing from $38.18 billion in 2003 to $151.18 billion in 2012.
  • In 2012, the top five exporters among developing countries were China, Hong Kong, India, Turkey, and South Korea.
  • The top five importers were Hong Kong, China, Mexico, India, and South Korea.
  • Africa's exports of creative goods increased from $778 million in 2003 to $1,908 million in 2012, but it remains a net importer.
  • South-South trade in creative goods grew from $22 billion in 2003 to $111 billion in 2012, with Asia leading the growth.

• Creative Services

  • Creative services showed stronger growth potential than creative goods. However, the total exports of creative services declined from $276 billion in 2008 to $74 billion in 2012, due to methodological changes and data reporting issues.
  • Personal, cultural, and recreational services accounted for nearly 42% of total creative services exports in 2012, reaching $31 billion.

Key Information

• Growth Rates

  • Global creative goods exports grew by 47% from 2003 to 2012.
  • Imports of creative goods increased by 56% over the same period.
  • Exports from developing countries rose from $87.83 billion in 2003 to $272.76 billion in 2012.
  • South-South trade in creative goods grew fivefold in 10 years.

• Market Shares

  • In 2012, developed countries accounted for 42% of global creative goods exports, while developing countries accounted for 57%.
  • Developed countries accounted for 69% of global creative goods imports in 2012.
  • Europe had the largest share of creative goods exports (30%) in 2012.

• Top Exporters and Importers

  • Top 5 exporters of creative goods in 2012: China, United States, Hong Kong, Germany, India.
  • Top 5 importers of creative goods in 2012: Hong Kong, China, Mexico, India, South Korea.
  • Top 5 exporters of creative services in 2012: Malaysia, South Korea, Qatar, Brazil, China.
  • Top 5 importers of creative services in 2012: Qatar, South Korea, Brazil, Malaysia, China.

• Role of Technology and Innovation
  The digital revolution and advancements in education and innovation have driven the growth of creative and knowledge-based industries. These industries are seen as dynamic and promising for future economic development.

• Intellectual Property Rights
  The United States accounted for 39% of global intellectual property revenue in 2013. Creative services, including royalties, license fees, and audiovisual services, account for about 1.5% of the WTO's total trade flows.

Conclusion

The creative economy is a significant part of global trade, with developing countries, especially in Asia, playing an increasingly important role. The report encourages national and city governments to invest in creative and knowledge-based sectors to support inclusive and sustainable development.