Asia-Pacific: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Asia-Pacific

For the seventh consecutive year, Asia-Pacific recorded growth in shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented the major exporters of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Asia-Pacific, together reaching near X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons), India (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an X% share.

In China, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($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.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Total imports indicated a notable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importer of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Vietnam (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The Philippines (X tons), Australia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%), Vietnam (X%), Thailand (X%), Indonesia (X%), Bangladesh (X%), South Korea (X%) and the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (X%), Australia (X%), Japan (X%) and Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, India and Vietnam increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In China, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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