ASEAN: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN paper bag market rose to $X in 2021, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in ASEAN

In value terms, paper bag production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, approx. X tons of sacks and bags of paper were exported in ASEAN; waning by -1.9% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) was the major exporter of sacks and bags of paper in ASEAN, mixing up 88% of total export. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), achieving an 8.7% share of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag supplying countries in ASEAN were Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 13%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, paper bag imports in ASEAN stood at X tons, with an increase of 10% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +113.5% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of paper bag imports in 2021 were Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons), together finishing at 96% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +45.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag importing markets in ASEAN were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform