U.S. Stationery Product Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Stationery Product Exports
In 2021, overseas shipments of stationery products increased by 33% to 86K tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at 167K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, stationery product exports expanded sharply to $224M (IndexBox estimates) in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 5.3%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $401M. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Stationery Product in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
| United States | 50.8 | 65.1 | 55.3 | 51.4 | 45.3 | 48.4 | 40.6 | 38.9 | 44.2 | 44.4 | 19.1 | 51.9 | 51.4 |
| United Kingdom | 11.3 | 13.3 | 13.9 | 14.3 | 12.3 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 7.3 | 10.8 | 3.6 | 10.2 | 14.5 |
| Japan | 10.4 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 11.3 | 12.2 | 12.7 | 13.8 | 13.6 | 8.0 | 11.1 | 12.3 |
| Australia | 8.7 | 10.3 | 14.9 | 13.6 | 15.4 | 21.0 | 13.4 | 14.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 8.4 | 19.3 | 12.2 |
| Netherlands | 8.1 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 9.2 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Mexico | 4.4 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| Germany | 6.7 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Spain | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.9 | 6.7 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Iraq | 2.9 | 4.3 | 8.9 | 11.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 4.5 |
| Yemen | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 4.4 |
| Italy | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| Others | 84.9 | 100 | 100 | 98.1 | 83.0 | 95.4 | 99.5 | 115 | 120 | 99.3 | 54.9 | 118 | 112 |
| Total | 203 | 249 | 241 | 244 | 211 | 225 | 211 | 232 | 231 | 224 | 106 | 249 | 255 |
Exports by Country
Canada (57K tons) was the main destination for stationery product exports from the United States, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, stationery product exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (14K tons), fourfold. Morocco (1.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.6% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-2.7% per year) and Morocco (+125.0% per year).
In value terms, Canada ($132M) remains the key foreign market for stationery products exports from the United States, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($19M), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 1% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-7.2% per year) and Morocco (+91.8% per year).
Exports by Type
Registers, account books, order books and receipt books (4.4K tons) was the largest type of stationery product exported from the United States, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, registers, account books, order books and receipt books exceeded the volume of the second product type, uncoated paper and paperboard; in square or rectangular sheets with one side <= 435 mm and the other side <= 297 mm in the unfolded state (610 tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by paper binders, folders and file covers (505 tons), with a 7.2% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of registers, account books, order books and receipt books amounted to +4.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: uncoated paper and paperboard; in square or rectangular sheets with one side <= 435 mm and the other side <= 297 mm in the unfolded state (+6.3% per month) and paper binders, folders and file covers (+8.2% per month).
In value terms, the most traded types of stationery products in the United States were registers, account books, order books and receipt books ($9.1M), envelopes ($5.4M) and paper binders, folders and file covers ($2M), together comprising 79% of total exports. These products were followed by uncoated paper and paperboard; in square or rectangular sheets with one side <= 435 mm and the other side <= 297 mm in the unfolded state, albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs, blotting pads and book covers, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, handmade paper and paperboard, boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper, uncoated paper and paperboard in square with one side > 435 mm or with one side <= 435 mm and the other side > 297 mm in the unfolded state and manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets, which together accounted for a further 21%.
In terms of the main product categories, manifold business form, with a CAGR of +19.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In April 2023, the stationery product price amounted to $2,616 per ton (FOB, US), declining by -21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $3,857 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($14,925 per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($1,195 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+39.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the stationery product 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 17231230 - Envelopes of paper or paperboard
- Prodcom 17231250 - Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards of paper or paperboard
- Prodcom 17231270 - Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery
- 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)
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- Prodcom 17231380 - Albums for samples, collections, stamps or photographs, of paper or paperboard
- Prodcom 17231390 - Blotting pads and book covers, of paper or paperboard
- Prodcom 17121200 - Handmade paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets (excluding newsprint)
- Prodcom 17121410 - Graphic paper, paperboard : mechanical fibres . .10 %, w eight < .40 g/m.
- Prodcom 17121435 - Graphic paper, paperboard : mechanical fibres . .10 %, w eight . .40 g/m. but . .150 g/m., in rolls
- Prodcom 17121439 - Graphic paper, paperboard : mechanical fibres . .10 %, w eight . .40 g/m. but . .150 g/m., sheets
- Prodcom 17121450 - Graphic paper, paperboard : mechanical fibres . .10 %, w eight > .150 g/m.
- Prodcom 17121470 - Graphic paper, paperboard : mechanical fibres > .10 %
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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
