Asia-Pacific: Paper File Cover Market 2025

Paper File Cover Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific paper file cover market decreased by -1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper File Cover Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, paper file cover production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.1%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper binders, folders and file covers increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the largest exporter of paper binders, folders and file covers, achieving 60% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X tons) and India (X tons). All these countries together took near 33% share of total exports. The following exporters - Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.6% share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -5.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+24.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +24.3% from 2012-2022. Thailand and Vietnam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Indonesia (-1.6%) and Malaysia (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+7.1 p.p.) and Vietnam (+4.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Malaysia and China saw its share reduced by -5.3% and -6.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper file cover supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -3.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (-1.7% per year) and Malaysia (-10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, after nine years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of paper binders, folders and file covers, when their volume increased by 3.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan represented the major importer of paper binders, folders and file covers in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 59% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), generating an 11% share of total imports. The following importers - Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper file cover imports into Japan stood at -4.8%. At the same time, Pakistan (+20.4%), South Korea (+4.2%) and Malaysia (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +20.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-4.7%), Singapore (-9.7%), Australia (-10.8%) and Hong Kong SAR (-11.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (+7.7 p.p.), Malaysia (+2.4 p.p.) and Pakistan (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Singapore, Hong Kong SAR and Australia saw its share reduced by -1.6%, -2.4% and -7.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper binders, folders and file covers in Asia-Pacific, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan amounted to -5.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-4.2% per year) and Malaysia (+7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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