Asia: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Asia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Asian market for coated printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 5.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Asia

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented the major exporters of coated printing and writing papers in Asia, together creating 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and India (X tons), together generating a 32% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (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 India (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 78% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, India and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 17%.

India, with a CAGR of +16.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of coated printing and writing papers, namely India, China, Vietnam, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, represented more than two-thirds of total import. South Korea (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 32% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in South Korea ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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