ASEAN: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in ASEAN

In 2021, the ASEAN market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in ASEAN

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -2.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 72% of total exports. Singapore (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons). All these countries together held near 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exports from Indonesia stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Singapore (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2021. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Singapore increased by +2.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in ASEAN, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In Indonesia, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (+3.5% per year) and Thailand (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 5.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2021 were Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together amounting to 83% of total import. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), creating an 8.7% share of total imports. The following importers - Cambodia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in ASEAN were Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together comprising 71% of total imports. Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of +17.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform