Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
In 2010, industry revenue is expected to total $2.61 billion, up 5.6% from 2009, with annualized growth of 8.9% in the five years from 2005. The industry is expected to have almost 10,000 enterprises with 12,000 establishments around China. These establishments are forecast to employ over 84,000 people and pay wages of $135.2 million in 2010.
Industry profitability is forecast at 4.3% of industry revenue in 2010. This has declined in recent years due to increased industry competition and the introduction of foreign firms in 2005, which has put downward pressure on prices. Further, competition from other industries that sell stationery and office supplies, such as supermarkets, department stores, and mass merchandisers, has increased pricing pressures for this industry.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The industry concentration of the Stationery and Office Supplies Retailers Industry is low. The top four players accounted for about 2.4% of industry revenue in 2004, increasing to 2.6% in 2010. The top ten players accounted for less than 6% in 2010. There is scope for establishments in the industry to compete for market share, and for the possibility of mergers and acquisitions.
The Stationery and Office Supplies Retailers industry in China is expected to generate annualized value added growth of 3.1% in the five years to 2010. This is less than China's average GDP growth of just under 10% in the same period... purchase to read more