Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Asia

The Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose slightly to $X in 2021, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in Asia

For the seventh year in a row, Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, which increased by 8.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 43%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 50% of total exports. China (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 10% share, followed by India (9.9%), Singapore (9.7%) and Japan (8.5%). Thailand (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Singapore (+38.5%), the United Arab Emirates (+35.1%), India (+13.4%), Japan (+6.1%) and Thailand (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +38.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, China (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (+14 p.p.), Singapore (+8.5 p.p.), India (+2.9 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Thailand (-1.8 p.p.), Japan (-2.6 p.p.) and China (-18.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 71% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of +32.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in Asia

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 16% against the year before. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +97.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 22%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented roughly 52% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.1% share, followed by the Philippines (5.1%). Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Iran (X tons), Singapore (X tons), South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +41.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls importing markets in Asia were Turkey ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, India and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +35.5%, 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 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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