ASEAN: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in ASEAN

In 2021, the ASEAN market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 5.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in ASEAN

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in ASEAN

After nine years of growth, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -0.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in ASEAN, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 78% of total exports in 2021. Singapore (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Thailand (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 21% share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Singapore (+38.5%) and Thailand (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of +38.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of Singapore (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Thailand (-6.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in ASEAN, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia totaled +8.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+32.2% per year) and Thailand (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-2.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported in ASEAN amounted to X tons, surging by 2.5% against 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented roughly 93% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Indonesia (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) - each accounted for a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +31.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +25.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform