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Binders, folders and file covers market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market size for binders, folders and file covers in Hungary contracted in 2019, dropping to 5 080 thousand USD from 5 658 thousand USD the previous year. A recovery followed in 2020, with the market reaching 5 627 thousand USD, as the shift toward remote work and digitalization began altering demand patterns for office supplies.

Growth gained momentum over the next two years, rising to 6 656 thousand USD in 2021 and peaking at 8 296 thousand USD in 2022. This expansion was supported by the rapid rise of e-commerce in Hungary, where new online retailers entered the market, emphasizing omnichannel sales, social commerce, and enhanced customer service, which broadened product accessibility and stimulated overall demand.

After the 2022 high, the market size fell sharply to 5 346 thousand USD in 2023 and declined further to 5 027 thousand USD in 2024, returning close to the levels observed at the beginning of the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production binders, folders and file covers in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Hungary's production of binders, folders, and file covers has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 8 818 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 15.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 579 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	1.3%	14.9%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Hungary's production volume of binders, folders, and file covers has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 2 418 tonnes, showing a strong increase of 12.7% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production surged by 39.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.5%	12.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports binders, folders and file covers from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The volume of binders, folders, and file covers exported from Hungary has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 766 tonnes, down by 12.0% compared to 2020. The peak was in 2019 at 975 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 29.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.2%	(10.7%)	(12.0%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany accounted for 78.1% of total exports in volume, while the remaining share was distributed among numerous countries with smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Hungary's exports of binders, folders, and file covers have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the export value stood at 4 513 thousand US dollars, a 5.5% drop year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 4.4%, equivalent to an average annual growth of 1.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 5 287 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2020 at 9.7% and the largest increase in 2019 at 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.3%	(9.7%)	(5.5%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany dominated exports in value terms, holding an 86.2% share of total flows, while other markets collectively made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports binders, folders and file covers to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's imports of binders, folders, and file covers have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 759 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 26.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports dropped by 11.9%, averaging a 4.1% annual decline. The maximum volume was in 2019 at 1 168 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 35.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.6%	(11.5%)	(26.5%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, China, and Turkey were the top sources for imports in volume, with shares of 39.4%, 18.0%, and 14.9%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 72.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Hungary's import value of binders, folders, and file covers has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 2 352 thousand US dollars, a significant 13.7% decrease from 2020. The peak value was in 2019 at 2 788 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.8%	(2.2%)	(13.7%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, China, and Turkey formed the main group of import markets in value terms, with shares of 37.1%, 18.0%, and 9.9%, respectively. Combined, they represented 64.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io