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Philippines: Book Folding Machine Market 2025

Book Folding Machine Market Size in the Philippines

In 2022, the Philippine book folding machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Book Folding Machine Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2022, shipments abroad of folding machines for books increased by 3,000% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, book folding machine exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 800%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X units) was the main destination for book folding machine exports from the Philippines, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for folding machines for books exports from the Philippines.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average book folding machine export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -91.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 128% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +40.4% per year.

Book Folding Machine Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of folding machines for books, when their volume increased by 55% to X units. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 245%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book folding machine imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 166%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), China (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of book folding machine imports to the Philippines, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Japan, Germany, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese) and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding machines for books to the Philippines, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+27.4% per year) and Japan (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average book folding machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -12.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 105% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for folding machines for books in the world?

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of book folding machine consumption, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, book folding machine consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Switzerland, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of folding machines for books in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of book folding machine production in 2020 were Germany, Switzerland and Japan, with a combined 73% share of global production. These countries were followed by Portugal, Spain, the UK, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, India and Taiwan Chinese), which together accounted for a further 23%.

What are the leading suppliers of folding machines for books to the Philippines?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of book folding machine to the Philippines, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan Chinese), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.5% share.

What are the leading importers of folding machines for books from the Philippines?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for book folding machine exports from the Philippines, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 0% share.

What is the average export price for folding machines for books in the Philippines?

The average book folding machine export price stood at $45 per unit in 2020, growing by 6.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for folding machines for books in the Philippines?

The average book folding machine import price stood at $14 per unit in 2020, shrinking by -12.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the book folding machine market in the Philippines. 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 28991110 - Folding machines for books

Country coverage:

Philippines

Data coverage:

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

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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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
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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