Malaysia: Paper File Cover Market 2025

Paper File Cover Market Size in Malaysia

After two years of growth, the Malaysian paper file cover market decreased by -9.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper File Cover Production in Malaysia

In value terms, paper file cover production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 3.5%. Paper file cover production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper binders, folders and file covers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for paper file cover exports from Malaysia, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, paper file cover exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to -8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-5.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper binders, folders and file covers exports from Malaysia, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-9.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper file cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Australia (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, paper file cover imports into Malaysia fell dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -23.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 175% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 103%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper file cover imports to Malaysia, together comprising 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper binders, folders and file covers to Malaysia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+2.4% per year) and Thailand (+13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper file cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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