ASEAN: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in ASEAN

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the major exporter of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in ASEAN, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Singapore (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, Vietnam (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (X p.p.) and Vietnam (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (X p.p.), Indonesia (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier in ASEAN, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in ASEAN

Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint, namely Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Cambodia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

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

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Indonesia ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform