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

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

The Asia-Pacific paper pulp moulded articles market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 -3.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 26%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports in Asia-Pacific

For the eleventh year in a row, Asia-Pacific recorded growth in overseas shipments of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, which increased by 22% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the key exporter of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, making up 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), comprising a 20% share of total exports. India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+19.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +36.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Malaysia, Vietnam and India increased by +13, +2.9 and +2.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +12.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+16.4% per year) and India (+19.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 16%. The level of export peaked 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 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 (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports in Asia-Pacific

For the eleventh consecutive year, Asia-Pacific recorded growth in overseas purchases of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, which increased by 4.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons), distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the largest importers of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, together generating 77% of total imports. The following importers - New Zealand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons), China (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - together made up 17% 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 +29.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp in Asia-Pacific, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +23.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+23.1% per year) and Japan (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 14%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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