Asia: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Asia

The Asian paper industry finishing agents market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Asia

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after seven years of growth. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of finishing agents used in the paper industry, namely China, Taiwan (Chinese) and South Korea, represented more than half of total export. Indonesia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Asia

In 2022, imports of finishing agents used in the paper industry in Asia shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the main importers of finishing agents used in the paper industry, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported finishing agents used in the paper industry in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

In China, paper industry finishing agents imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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