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Bangladesh: Paper Knife Market 2025

Paper Knife Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi paper knife market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2% 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). In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

Paper knife exports from Bangladesh rose markedly to X units in 2022, picking up by 5.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 4,773% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 4,333% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X units) was the main destination for paper knife exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, paper knife exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan amounted to +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+42.4% per year) and Canada (+82.4% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper knives exports from Bangladesh, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Jordan amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+49.4% per year) and Canada (+55.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper knife export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (+32.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, imports of paper knives into Bangladesh stood at X units, surging by 4.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 689%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper knife imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1,378% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest paper knife supplier to Bangladesh, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, paper knife imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.9%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper knives to Bangladesh, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +14.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper knife import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 87%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for India amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+13.6%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for paper knives in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of paper knife consumption, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, paper knife consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of paper knives in the world?

China remains the largest paper knife producing country worldwide, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, paper knife production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, tenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of paper knives to Bangladesh?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of paper knife to Bangladesh, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.2% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for paper knives in Bangladesh?

The average paper knife export price stood at $12 per unit in 2020, picking up by 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for paper knives in Bangladesh?

In 2020, the average paper knife import price amounted to $3.9 per unit, with an increase of 22% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper knife market in Bangladesh. 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 25711330 - Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and their blades (including packet type pencil sharpeners) (excluding pencil sharpening machines)

Country coverage:

Bangladesh

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bangladesh
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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