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

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

For the fourth year in a row, the Asia-Pacific market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were exported in Asia-Pacific; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the main exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 52% of total exports in 2021. Singapore (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons). All these countries together held near 45% share of total exports.

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets. At the same time, India (+9.4%) and Singapore (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Thailand (-1.0%) and China (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India, Singapore and Indonesia increased by +4.8, +4.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia totaled -2.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+1.8% per year) and Thailand (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.6%), 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 Sheets

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were imported in Asia-Pacific; stabilizing at 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in 2021 were Singapore (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together accounting for 60% of total import. Malaysia (X tons) took a 6.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (5.4%), Taiwan (Chinese) (5.1%) and Vietnam (5%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while purchases 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 sheets importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Singapore ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +13.2%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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