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Nepal: Paper File Cover Market 2025

Paper File Cover Market Size in Nepal

After three years of growth, the Nepalese paper file cover market decreased by -17.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. Paper file cover consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, approx. X kg of paper binders, folders and file covers were exported from Nepal; increasing by 40% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 798%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 590%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for paper file cover exports from Nepal, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, paper file cover exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Cyprus (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper binders, folders and file covers exports from Nepal, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Cyprus (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper file cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper file cover export price decreased by -30.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 the United States (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper binders, folders and file covers decreased by -14.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 391%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, paper file cover imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 186%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper file cover imports to Nepal.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +1.5%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper binders, folders and file covers to Nepal, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +10.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper file cover import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.6%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper file cover market in Nepal. 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 17231350 - Binders, folders and file covers, of paper or paperboard (excluding book covers)

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
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
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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
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