The top stationery brands and manufacturers are always looking to expand their business internationally. However, targeting the correct market is crucial to success in these potential business ventures.

Top Stationery Import Markets in the World 2020

Source: International Trace Centre(ITC)

• The largest import market for stationery is Europe & Central Asia with nearly US$ 86 billion in stationery imports.
• In Europe & East Asia, the countries with the highest volume of imports are Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
• Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovenia achieved a positive growth rate.
• In East Asia & Pacific, the countries with the highest volume of imports are China, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Australia.
• South Korea, the Philippines, and Cambodia achieved high growth in imports making them great targets for expansion.
• In Latin America & the Caribbean, the countries with the highest volume of imports are Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
• Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Nicaragua achieved a positive growth rate.
• In the Middle East & North Africa, the countries with the highest volume of imports are the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, and Israel.
• Both Morocco and Algeria achieved a positive growth rate.
• Jordan and Djibouti also have positive growth in imports although on limited volume.
• In North America, the countries with the highest volume of imports are the United States and Canada.
• The USA has a positive year over year import growth rate.
• In South Asia, the countries with the highest volume of imports are India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Maldives achieved high growth in imports.
• In Sub-Saharan Africa, the countries with the highest volume of imports are South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
• Kenya and Ethiopia the highest growth rates.
• Uganda, Madagascar, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo and Guinea achieved high growth in imports although on limited volume.

Top Office Supplies Exporting Countries in the World

Source: Statista

• China is the leading exporter of office supplies in the world, exporting $3.73 billion US dollars worth to the rest of the world.
• Germany and France round out the top 3 leading exporters of office supplies at $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion US dollars exporter to the rest of the world respectively.