Global Paper Knife Market 2023

Paper Knife Market Size

The global paper knife market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Paper Knife Production

In value terms, paper knife production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper knives increased by 26% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 166%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. Germany (X units) and India (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper knife exports from China stood at +1.1%. At the same time, India (+4.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +4.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+6.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by -1.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper knife supplier worldwide, comprising 77% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.7% share of global exports.

In China, paper knife exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.5% per year) and India (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper knife export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 142%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while India ($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 (+4.7%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper knives increased by 14% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of paper knives, namely Indonesia, the United States, Russia, India, South Korea, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam, France, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than half of total import. Myanmar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +42.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper knife importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 21% of global imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +17.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Myanmar (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+10.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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