China - Paper Knives - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Feb 7, 2023

Paper Knife Export in China Surges 33%, Averaging 98M Units in September 2022

China Paper Knife Exports

In September 2022, overseas shipments of paper knives were finally on the rise to reach 98M units after two months of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 79% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 107M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $22M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 69% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 23M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (7.6M units), India (7.3M units) and Brazil (6.1M units) were the main destinations of paper knife exports from China, together comprising 21% of total exports. The United States, Thailand, the Philippines, Colombia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($2.1M), Indonesia ($1.5M) and India ($1.5M) constituted the largest markets for paper knife exported from China worldwide, with a combined 23% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Iraq, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In September 2022, the paper knife price amounted to $225 per thousand units (FOB, China), reducing by -2.2% against the previous month. Over the last eight months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 9.9% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $230 per thousand units in August 2022, and then reduced in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($399 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($184 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Factors Affecting Paper Knife Prices

Paper knives have been used in China for centuries, and their popularity is still going strong. While the prices of paper knives can vary depending on the quality and style, they are generally very affordable. The most common factor that affects the price of paper knives in China is the type of metal used. For instance, paper knives made with stainless steel are typically more expensive than those made with carbon steel. Other factors that can affect the price of paper knives include size and design.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper knife market in China. 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 25711330 - Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and their blades (including packet type pencil sharpeners) (excluding pencil sharpening machines)
Country coverage:

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

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1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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