Asia: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Asia

The Asian paper pulp moulded articles market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Asia

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exported in Asia surged to X tons, growing by 18% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China was the major exporter of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp in Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 60% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), achieving a 19% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (+36.9%), Malaysia (+25.9%), India (+23.3%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+19.7%) and Saudi Arabia (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +36.9% from 2012-2022. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Malaysia (+13 p.p.), Vietnam (+2.7 p.p.), India (+2.6 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-1.7 p.p.) and Turkey (-6.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier in Asia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 4.2% share.

In China, paper pulp moulded articles exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+16.4% per year) and India (+19.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 Turkey (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports in Asia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, when their volume decreased by -1.7% to X tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Israel (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly 60% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 4.7% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons), Iraq (X tons), China (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles importing markets in Asia were Vietnam ($X), Israel ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 38% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, China, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, India, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Jordan and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +32.2%, recorded 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 2022, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 11%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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