Bangladesh: Book Folding Machine Market 2025

Book Folding Machine Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi book folding machine market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Book folding machine consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Book Folding Machine Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2015, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of folding machines for books, when their volume decreased by 0% to X units. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book folding machine exports amounted to $X in 2015. In general, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units) was the main destination for book folding machine exports from Bangladesh, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, book folding machine exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest markets for book folding machine exported from Bangladesh were the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average book folding machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2015, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Folding Machine Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, imports of folding machines for books into Bangladesh surged to X units, growing by 36% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, book folding machine imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), South Korea (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of book folding machine imports to Bangladesh, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, Germany, India, Australia, Japan, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +63.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding machines for books to Bangladesh, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+27.0% per year) and India (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average book folding machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 62%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :