Report Overview
China makers of stationery and school supplies are fortifying their export capability as they prepare for an upturn in coming months. Most companies anticipate overseas shipments to grow in 2010 as the global economy stabilizes and foreign buyers spend more on their product sourcing.
Manufacturers are strengthening their export competence mainly through design diversification. This is done either by branching out to related stationery products or making existing models more distinctive via novelty add-ons.
An increasing number of suppliers are also directing their R&D efforts toward compliance with international safety standards such as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of the US or CPSIA.
The report covers ballpoint and gel pens, drawing, coloring and painting materials, file folders and holders, highlighters and markers, paper clips and fasteners, paper-based products, pencils, school bags, and desktop supplies such asstaplers and punchers.
