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U.S. - Articles Of Stationery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jan 27, 2025

United States Sees Significant Rise in Stationery Imports, Reaching $944M in 2024

U.S. Stationery Imports

In 2024, approx. 289K tons of articles of stationery were imported into the United States; growing by 8.2% compared with 2023 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at 291K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports expanded rapidly to $944M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at $1.1B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.U.S. Stationery Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Stationery in U.S. (million USD)
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
China499564598611654508292308352277256
Vietnam79.883.090.782.496.3120156163224229254
Mexico167139115145160165103104119112140
India27.931.842.039.354.983.361.571.392.684.780.3
CambodiaN/A0.1N/AN/AN/A1.52.71.30.511.236.1
Canada33.935.027.317.526.725.719.824.830.032.133.6
Taiwan (Chinese)18.222.620.821.617.927.623.725.632.333.623.4
Egypt29.323.928.328.333.110.216.013.39.63.10.7
Others11011099.094.410612096.5108117114120
Total9651,0091,0211,0391,1491,061771819977898944

Imports by Country

Vietnam (80K tons), China (74K tons) and India (42K tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to the United States, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Mexico, Cambodia, Taiwan (Chinese), Canada and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +145.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($256M), Vietnam ($254M) and Mexico ($140M) constituted the largest stationery suppliers to the United States, with a combined 69% share of total imports. India, Cambodia, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese) and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +122.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2024, registers, account books, order books and receipt books (203K tons) constituted the largest type of articles of stationery supplied to the United States, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, registers, account books, order books and receipt books exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, paper binders, folders and file covers (79K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by blotting pads and book covers (5.4K tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of registers, account books, order books and receipt books imports stood at +6.0%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: paper binders, folders and file covers (+0.8% per year) and blotting pads and book covers (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, registers, account books, order books and receipt books ($657M) constituted the largest type of articles of stationery supplied to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by paper binders, folders and file covers ($240M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by blotting pads and book covers, with a 2.7% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the stationery price amounted to $3,263 per ton (CIF, US), declining by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,887 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($15,813 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,660 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the stationery market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 17231313 - Registers, account books, order books and receipt books, of paper or paperboard
  • Prodcom 17231315 - Notebooks, letter pads, memorandum pads, of paper or paperboard
  • Prodcom 17231317 - Diaries, of paper or paperboard
  • Prodcom 17231319 - Engagement books, address books, telephone number books and copy books, of paper or paperboard (excluding diaries)
  • Prodcom 17231330 - Exercise books, of paper or paperboard
  • Prodcom 17231350 - Binders, folders and file covers, of paper or paperboard (excluding book covers)
  • Prodcom 17231370 - Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets, of paper or paperboard
  • Prodcom 17231375 -
  • Prodcom 17231379 -
  • Prodcom 17231380 - Albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs, of paper or paperboard
  • Prodcom 17231390 - Blotting pads and book covers, of paper or paperboard

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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