Eastern Asia: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian stationery market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, stationery production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of articles of stationery exported in Eastern Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of 25% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of articles of stationery. South Korea (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest stationery supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

In China, stationery exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%).

Stationery Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

Stationery imports dropped to X tons in 2022, declining by -5.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1.7%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 4.9% against the previous year. 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 key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons), together creating a 37% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stationery imports into Japan stood at -5.1%. At the same time, South Korea (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012-2022. China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.6%) and Hong Kong SAR (-13.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+8.5 p.p.), Japan (+7.8 p.p.) and China (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR (-20.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of stationery in Eastern Asia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan amounted to -6.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+10.1% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 5.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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