James Cropper Speciality Papers is one such firm.

Founded in 1845, James Cropper offers high-quality packaging paper to many luxury brands such as Burberry Group PLC and Alfred Dunhill.

To enable high-end positioning of luxury brands in the Chinese market, James Cropper offers personalized paper solutions.

"Up to 50 percent of our products are exported to other countries and regions, mainly Europe and the United States, and China is our fastest-growing market," said Christine Lu, general manager of James Cropper Asia.

said Phil Wild, CEO of James Cropper.

But many are expected to come a cropper.