Japan: Paper File Cover Market 2025

Paper File Cover Market Size in Japan

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Japanese paper file cover market, when its value increased by 7.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Paper file cover consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports from Japan

For the third year in a row, Japan recorded growth in overseas shipments of paper binders, folders and file covers, which increased by 55% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +95.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper file cover exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 137%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for paper file cover exports from Japan, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, paper file cover exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +46.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+14.9% per year) and the United States (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper binders, folders and file covers exports from Japan, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +38.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-8.1% per year) and the United States (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper file cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -33% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper binders, folders and file covers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. 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

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper file cover to Japan, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, paper file cover imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam amounted to -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-27.3% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper binders, folders and file covers to Japan, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-27.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper file cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 4.7%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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