ASEAN: Paper Articles Market 2025

Paper Articles Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN paper articles market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Paper Articles Production in ASEAN

In value terms, paper articles production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Articles Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, shipments abroad of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper articles exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest paper articles supplying countries in ASEAN were Singapore ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paper Articles Imports

Imports in ASEAN

Paper articles imports declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper articles imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented the largest importers of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Cambodia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper in ASEAN, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Singapore totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform