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Malaysia: Metal Letter Clip Market 2025

Metal Letter Clip Market Size in Malaysia

For the third year in a row, the Malaysian metal letter clip market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -9.7% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. Metal letter clip consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Letter Clip Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of letter clips, letter corners of base metal, when their volume decreased by -8.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 427% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal letter clip exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 421% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for metal letter clip exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, metal letter clip exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+7.6% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for letter clips, letter corners of base metal exports from Malaysia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+41.8% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal letter clip export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Indonesia (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Letter Clip Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of letter clips, letter corners of base metal, when their volume increased by 107% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 341%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal letter clip imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 338%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal letter clip to Malaysia, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, metal letter clip imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of letter clips, letter corners of base metal to Malaysia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal letter clip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.6%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for letter clips, letter corners of base metal in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of metal letter clip consumption, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, metal letter clip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of letter clips, letter corners of base metal in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of metal letter clip production, accounting for 87% of total volume. Moreover, metal letter clip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia, with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of letter clips, letter corners of base metal to Malaysia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal letter clip to Malaysia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan Chinese), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.3% share.

What are the leading importers of letter clips, letter corners of base metal from Malaysia?

In value terms, the UK emerged as the key foreign market for metal letter clip exports from Malaysia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Singapore, with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 2.3% share.

What is the average export price for letter clips, letter corners of base metal in Malaysia?

In 2020, the average metal letter clip export price amounted to $2,858 per ton, with an increase of 54% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for letter clips, letter corners of base metal in Malaysia?

The average metal letter clip import price stood at $3,493 per ton in 2020, picking up by 23% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal letter clip market in Malaysia. 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 25992370 - Office articles such as letter clips, letter corners... of base metal

Country coverage:

Malaysia

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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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
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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