Asia-Pacific: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific paper tablecloths market rose notably to $X in 2021, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, paper tablecloths production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -1.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -8.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), generating an 11% share of total exports. The following exporters - Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up 8.3% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Vietnam (+35.9%), Indonesia (+11.4%) and Malaysia (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +35.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Thailand (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+9.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-2.4 p.p.) and Thailand (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper tablecloths supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 1.9% share.

In China, paper tablecloths exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+35.8% per year) and Malaysia (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the amount of paper tablecloths and serviettes imported in Asia-Pacific soared to X tons, rising by 15% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 44% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by New Zealand (9.5%), Singapore (7.3%) and Malaysia (5.5%). Thailand (X tons), China (X tons), Japan (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper tablecloths imports into Australia stood at -4.3%. At the same time, Malaysia (+23.0%), Maldives (+18.6%), New Zealand (+2.8%), China (+2.0%) and Macao SAR (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +23.0% from 2012-2021. Singapore and Hong Kong SAR experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Thailand (-5.6%) and Japan (-16.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (+4.9 p.p.), New Zealand (+4 p.p.), Singapore (+2.2 p.p.), Hong Kong SAR (+2.2 p.p.) and Maldives (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-4.3 p.p.) and Japan (-7.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper tablecloths and serviettes in Asia-Pacific, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 10% share.

In Australia, paper tablecloths imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hong Kong SAR (+2.9% per year) and New Zealand (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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