Asia-Pacific: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Asia-Pacific rose slightly to X tons, growing by 2% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 9.7%. As a result, the exports reached 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the key exporter of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 52% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), China (X tons), India (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together constituting a 40% share of total exports. Japan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+9.7%), Singapore (+3.9%) and Japan (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012-2021. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, China (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Indonesia (+5.3 p.p.), India (+4.5 p.p.) and Singapore (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while China saw its share reduced by -8.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 13% share.

In Indonesia, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-2.8% per year) and Singapore (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importer of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 32% of total imports in 2021. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together took near 44% share of total imports. Thailand (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), India (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated wood free printing and writing papers imports, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Philippines (+9.6%), Vietnam (+7.9%), India (+4.6%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.8%), South Korea (+3.7%) and Sri Lanka (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Thailand and Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-3.3%), Singapore (-4.0%) and Hong Kong SAR (-7.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+22 p.p.), Vietnam (+2.4 p.p.) and the Philippines (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR and Japan saw its share reduced by -2.3%, -2.7%, -3.8% and -9.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 49% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +12.0%, 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

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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