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Paper Knife Price in China - 2023

Paper Knife Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average paper knife export price stood at $187 per thousand units in September 2023, approximately reflecting the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 17% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $258 per thousand units in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($306 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to India ($151 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Knife Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average paper knife import price amounted to $1.0 per unit, with an increase of 75% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 an increase of 217% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1.5 per unit. From June 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($3.4 per unit), while the price for South Korea ($383 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Knife Exports in China

Paper knife exports from China soared to 1B units in 2022, jumping by 30% on the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $224M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Paper Knife in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	14.5	17.3	25.1	27.2	23.3%
India	8.4	4.4	5.3	11.3	10.4%
Indonesia	8.7	5.6	6.9	10.7	7.1%
Germany	7.1	7.1	9.4	9.3	9.4%
Thailand	3.6	5.0	6.1	9.3	37.2%
Vietnam	7.2	6.3	6.8	8.9	7.3%
Mexico	4.5	4.5	4.1	8.5	23.6%
Brazil	6.0	4.9	3.9	8.2	11.0%
United Arab Emirates	2.8	2.7	3.6	6.9	35.1%
Philippines	3.3	2.9	3.8	6.4	24.7%
Russia	4.0	4.9	7.1	6.4	17.0%
Iraq	4.7	2.5	2.5	4.8	0.7%
Colombia	2.3	1.8	2.2	4.2	22.2%
Others	71.4	64.4	76.2	102	12.6%
Total	148	134	163	224	14.8%

Top Export Markets for Paper Knife from China in 2022:

United States (90.9M units)
India (57.3M units)
Indonesia (52.1M units)
Thailand (44.5M units)
Brazil (42.4M units)
Mexico (35.4M units)
United Arab Emirates (35.4M units)
Philippines (35.0M units)
Germany (31.1M units)
Russia (28.9M units)
Vietnam (27.0M units)
Colombia (25.1M units)
Iraq (23.9M units)

Paper Knife Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of paper knives imported into China contracted dramatically to 5.5M units, which is down by -21.6% against the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 7.2M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports contracted markedly to $2.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $3.3M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Paper Knife in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Vietnam	720	331	704	675	-2.1%
Japan	1,415	859	1,030	400	-34.4%
Germany	325	222	257	212	-13.3%
South Korea	24.2	14.5	44.9	30.3	7.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)	220	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	564	1,073	1,134	1,200	28.6%
Total	3,269	2,499	3,169	2,518	-8.3%

Top Suppliers of Paper Knife to China in 2022:

Vietnam (2.2M units)
Japan (0.5M units)
South Korea (0.2M units)
Germany (0.1M units)

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.

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Prodcom 25711330 - Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and their blades (including packet type pencil sharpeners) (excluding pencil sharpening machines)

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China

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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 China
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. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023