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

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

The Asia-Pacific paper industry finishing agents market shrank to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Asia-Pacific

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 noticeable increase 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated modest 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, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Indonesia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Singapore (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 key 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) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of finishing agents used in the paper industry imported in Asia-Pacific contracted to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Australia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the major importers of finishing agents used in the paper industry, together mixing up X% of total imports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed 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 China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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