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Thailand Sack Kraft Paper Imports
After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sack kraft paper decreased by -46.4% to 32K tons in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 62K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sack kraft paper imports declined notably to $40M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $69M in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Sack Kraft Paper in Thailand (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Sweden | 18.5 | 14.4 | 23.3 | 11.4 | 15.2 | 24.1 | 13.4 | 5.2 | 10.2 | 14.2 | 10.2 |
| Japan | 7.4 | 9.2 | 10.3 | 12.4 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| Austria | 15.8 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 10.0 | 7.9 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| United States | 3.3 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 7.3 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 13.3 | 2.7 |
| Bulgaria | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Czech Republic | N/A | 0.5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Russia | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Others | 2.1 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 1.1 |
| Total | 48.2 | 46.2 | 47.5 | 41.5 | 44.8 | 59.0 | 55.9 | 50.4 | 53.0 | 68.8 | 39.8 |
Imports by Country
Japan (11K tons), Sweden (7K tons) and Austria (5.5K tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to Thailand, with a combined 74% share of total imports. the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +61.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Sweden ($10M), Japan ($10M) and Austria ($7.9M) constituted the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +71.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In 2023, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (26K tons) constituted the largest type of sack kraft paper supplied to Thailand, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (6.4K tons), fourfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm imports totaled -4.0%.
In value terms, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($31M) constituted the largest type of sack kraft paper supplied to Thailand, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($8.9M), with a 22% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the sack kraft paper price stood at $1,235 per ton (CIF, Thailand), rising by 8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,773 per ton), while the price for China ($881 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sack kraft paper market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 17124120 - Uncoated, unbleached sack kraft paper (excluding for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
- Prodcom 17124140 - Uncoated sack kraft paper (excluding unbleached, for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
