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# **11x17 folder**

**Skip it****51/100 **

a small market ($62K/yr) — 11x17 folder doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$62K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+188.1%**

**Products**

**44**

**Brands**

**24**

was 22 a year ago

**Sellers**

**82**

**Price range**

**$6.79–$80.59**

**Returns**

**1.5%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**71**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**42**

 ×0.10

Returns

**88**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +188.1% year over year.

2K811Spike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3×

## **Competition**

- Blue Summit Supplies14% - SMEAD10% - gisgfim10% - Sooez10% - XUWAIDSGN7% - Performore7% - Other (18 brands)43%

The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 24 brands and 82 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**24 **▲rising

was 22 a year ago

**Sellers**

**82**

**Top 5 brand share**

**51%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Blue Summit Supplies 11x17 Folders for Blueprints Plans Drawings and Construction Manila 11x17 File Folders Bulk 50 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YaCAR-JFL.jpg) [**Blue Summit Supplies 11x17 Folders for Blueprints Plans Drawings and Construction Manila 11x17 File Folders Bulk 50 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084NYSD2D)

Blue Summit Supplies$39.574.7★15311%▲rising

2
![Sooez Art Portfolios 11x17 Large Portfolio Folder with 30 Pockets & Black Inner Sheets Display 60 Pages 11 x 17 Presentation Book](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aFhO+RGmL.jpg) [**Sooez Art Portfolios 11x17 Large Portfolio Folder with 30 Pockets & Black Inner Sheets Display 60 Pages 11 x 17 Presentation Book**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097268MQK)

Sooez$15.894.8★1,94610%—flat

3
![Smead Project Envelope Snap Closure Top Load Tabloid Size Assorted Colors 6 per Pack (89691)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pD54vnIgL.jpg) [**Smead Project Envelope Snap Closure Top Load Tabloid Size Assorted Colors 6 per Pack (89691)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KGQJVZK)

SMEAD$15.054.6★17110%▼falling

4
![gisgfim 12 Pcs 11 x 17 Pressboard Report Cover 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener with Compressor Presentation Binder Folder to Neatly Bind Reports Proposals Transcripts Document](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mnmxBwOWL.jpg) [**gisgfim 12 Pcs 11 x 17 Pressboard Report Cover 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener with Compressor Presentation Binder Folder to Neatly Bind Reports Proposals Transcripts Document**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D922NHHW)

gisgfim$40.744.6★386%▲rising

5
![Cardinal Poly Portfolio w/Brads Black 11 x 17 1 per Box (94910)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NBpZTgU+L.jpg) [**Cardinal Poly Portfolio w/Brads Black 11 x 17 1 per Box (94910)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006J2HUUG)

Cardinal$8.014.3★1215%▲rising

6
![Lion Design-R-Line Poly Oversized Project Envelope 17.7W x 11.8H Clear Pack of 6 (60205-CR-6P)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11iEahwUi2L.jpg) [**Lion Design-R-Line Poly Oversized Project Envelope 17.7W x 11.8H Clear Pack of 6 (60205-CR-6P)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGAD53S)

LION$12.614.6★4515%▼falling

7
![10 Pack of 11x17 Landscape Pressboard Presentation Binder Folder Blue Fiberboard Report Cover with 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener Heavy-Duty Document Binder for Reports and Proposals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rSSjqCbrL.jpg) [**10 Pack of 11x17 Landscape Pressboard Presentation Binder Folder Blue Fiberboard Report Cover with 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener Heavy-Duty Document Binder for Reports and Proposals**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R896V2G)

Performore$48.734.6★1725%▲rising

8
![3 Pcs 11 x 17 Inch Expandable Tabloid Size Document Folder with Label A3 Plastic Folders for Documents Expanding File Wallet Envelope Size (3 Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SmNqQ7fYL.jpg) [**3 Pcs 11 x 17 Inch Expandable Tabloid Size Document Folder with Label A3 Plastic Folders for Documents Expanding File Wallet Envelope Size (3 Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVW21DQL)

XUWAIDSGN$21.754.4★713%▼falling

9
![10 Pieces 11x17 inch Tabloid Size Document Folder Organizers with Snap Closure Clear Snap Closure File Folder Folder Poly Oversized Envelope File Folder Closure Plastic Folders for Office School Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3188UO3SZrL.jpg) [**10 Pieces 11x17 inch Tabloid Size Document Folder Organizers with Snap Closure Clear Snap Closure File Folder Folder Poly Oversized Envelope File Folder Closure Plastic Folders for Office School Home**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVVVTKR3)

XUWAIDSGN$23.214.9★353%—flat

10

![AmazingSpark 3 Pcs 11 x 17 Inch Expandable Tabloid Size Document Folder Organizers with Snap Closure & Label Clear Plastic Expanding File Folder for A3 Ledger Size Plots Charts (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w-xzoCqYL.jpg) [**AmazingSpark 3 Pcs 11 x 17 Inch Expandable Tabloid Size Document Folder Organizers with Snap Closure & Label Clear Plastic Expanding File Folder for A3 Ledger Size Plots Charts (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX4HL7JG)

AmazingSpark$20.784.1★223%▲rising

11

![11x17 File Folders Set. 9 Pack Extra-Large Polyfile for Hanging File Holders. Tabloid Size File Storage Legal Document Organizers Art Portfolio Blueprints CAD Drawings and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319u5UYFgXL.jpg) [**11x17 File Folders Set. 9 Pack Extra-Large Polyfile for Hanging File Holders. Tabloid Size File Storage Legal Document Organizers Art Portfolio Blueprints CAD Drawings and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IIJH8O)

Ruby Paulina$17.644.6★232%—flat

12

![Performore 10 Pack of 11x17 Inch Landscape Pressboard Presentation Binder Folder Red Fiberboard Report Cover with Metal Prong Paper Fastener for Document Storage Proposals Transcripts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qqvFMWP0L.jpg) [**Performore 10 Pack of 11x17 Inch Landscape Pressboard Presentation Binder Folder Red Fiberboard Report Cover with Metal Prong Paper Fastener for Document Storage Proposals Transcripts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5KH7TKF)

Performore$46.744.6★1722%▼falling

13

![Globe-Weis/Pendaflex Tabloid Wallet File 12 x 18 Inches 3.5-Inch Expansion Elastic Closure Brown (B1060E)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uuVzpbGQL.jpg) [**Globe-Weis/Pendaflex Tabloid Wallet File 12 x 18 Inches 3.5-Inch Expansion Elastic Closure Brown (B1060E)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZIDNYO)

Pendaflex$10.054.4★1722%▼falling

14

![JAM PAPER Plastic Envelopes with Button & String Tie Closure - Large Booklet - 12 x 18 - Blue - 3/Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FU2A0F1cL.jpg) [**JAM PAPER Plastic Envelopes with Button & String Tie Closure - Large Booklet - 12 x 18 - Blue - 3/Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTKZQ21J)

JAM Paper$10.254.7★562%▲rising

15

![Dunwell 11x17 Art Portfolio Binder with Black Mounting Paper (Black) Large Portfolio Folder for Artwork Storage 24 Clear Plastic Sleeves Displays 48 Pages Acid-Free 11 x 17 Presentation Book](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fHVwigZEL.jpg) [**Dunwell 11x17 Art Portfolio Binder with Black Mounting Paper (Black) Large Portfolio Folder for Artwork Storage 24 Clear Plastic Sleeves Displays 48 Pages Acid-Free 11 x 17 Presentation Book**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2YVHVJ)

Dunwell$18.264.7★5,1972%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 44 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Blue Summit Supplies 11x17 Folders for Blueprints Plans Drawings and Construction Manila 11x17 File Folders Bulk 50 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YaCAR-JFL.jpg)**Blue Summit Supplies 11x17 Folders for Blueprints Plans Drawings and Construction Manila 11x17 File Folders Bulk 50 Pack** Blue Summit Supplies**$39.57**4.7★153 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084NYSD2D) [![Sooez Art Portfolios 11x17 Large Portfolio Folder with 30 Pockets & Black Inner Sheets Display 60 Pages 11 x 17 Presentation Book](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aFhO+RGmL.jpg)**Sooez Art Portfolios 11x17 Large Portfolio Folder with 30 Pockets & Black Inner Sheets Display 60 Pages 11 x 17 Presentation Book** Sooez**$15.89**4.8★1,946 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097268MQK) [![Smead Project Envelope Snap Closure Top Load Tabloid Size Assorted Colors 6 per Pack (89691)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pD54vnIgL.jpg)**Smead Project Envelope Snap Closure Top Load Tabloid Size Assorted Colors 6 per Pack (89691)** SMEAD**$15.05**4.6★171 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KGQJVZK) [![gisgfim 12 Pcs 11 x 17 Pressboard Report Cover 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener with Compressor Presentation Binder Folder to Neatly Bind Reports Proposals Transcripts Document](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mnmxBwOWL.jpg)**gisgfim 12 Pcs 11 x 17 Pressboard Report Cover 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener with Compressor Presentation Binder Folder to Neatly Bind Reports Proposals Transcripts Document** gisgfim**$40.74**4.6★38 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D922NHHW) [![Cardinal Poly Portfolio w/Brads Black 11 x 17 1 per Box (94910)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NBpZTgU+L.jpg)**Cardinal Poly Portfolio w/Brads Black 11 x 17 1 per Box (94910)** Cardinal**$8.01**4.3★121 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006J2HUUG) [![Lion Design-R-Line Poly Oversized Project Envelope 17.7W x 11.8H Clear Pack of 6 (60205-CR-6P)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11iEahwUi2L.jpg)**Lion Design-R-Line Poly Oversized Project Envelope 17.7W x 11.8H Clear Pack of 6 (60205-CR-6P)** LION**$12.61**4.6★451 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGAD53S) [![10 Pack of 11x17 Landscape Pressboard Presentation Binder Folder Blue Fiberboard Report Cover with 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener Heavy-Duty Document Binder for Reports and Proposals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rSSjqCbrL.jpg)**10 Pack of 11x17 Landscape Pressboard Presentation Binder Folder Blue Fiberboard Report Cover with 3 Capacity Metal Prong Paper Fastener Heavy-Duty Document Binder for Reports and Proposals** Performore**$48.73**4.6★172 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R896V2G) [![3 Pcs 11 x 17 Inch Expandable Tabloid Size Document Folder with Label A3 Plastic Folders for Documents Expanding File Wallet Envelope Size (3 Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SmNqQ7fYL.jpg)**3 Pcs 11 x 17 Inch Expandable Tabloid Size Document Folder with Label A3 Plastic Folders for Documents Expanding File Wallet Envelope Size (3 Black)** XUWAIDSGN**$21.75**4.4★71 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVW21DQL)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**25%

*“There is a good balance of quality to performance here”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“good deal”*

**Document Organizing/Classification**8%

*“This organizer was perfect for that”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Works as expected”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Measurements are accurate”*

**Storage Capacity**6%

*“Good large item storage”*

**Strength**5%

*“Nice, solid construction”*

**Durability**3%

*“very durable”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Works perfect for keeping my car repair receipts in”*

**Portability**2%

*“easy transport at a reasonable price”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**19%

*“Very small in size”*

**Paper Compatibility**10%

*“Can't fit 11 x17 paper inside these”*

**Strength**6%

*“Fragile”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Doesn't hold 11x17" posters as claimed.”*

**Natural Resource Wastage**4%

*“I just hate to see the waste of fuel, etc”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“This product has failed at the one job it's supposed to do”*

**Print Quality**4%

*“Badly creased”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“the plastic is cheap and tears”*

**Thickness**3%

*“The handles are thick”*

**Portability**2%

*“less-so for being transported a lot”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall73% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Functionality-Overall2% - Value For Money2% - Quality-Overall2% - Strength2% - Material Quality1% - Thin1% - Flatness1% - Paper Compatibility1%