Asia-Pacific: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific recovered fibre pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of recovered fibre pulp exported in Asia-Pacific skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 26% on 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 121%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand was the main exporter of recovered fibre pulp in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 47% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), together creating a 50% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Thailand increased at an average annual rate of +211.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+2,622.5%), Indonesia (+464.4%), Malaysia (+95.4%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+22.0%) and Vietnam (+12.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +2,622.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lao People's Democratic Republic (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+47 p.p.), Malaysia (+15 p.p.), Indonesia (+9.4 p.p.), Hong Kong SAR (+7.5 p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Vietnam (-24.1 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-51.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest recovered fibre pulp supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand stood at +145.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+81.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+20.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, purchases abroad of recovered fibre pulp increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 450%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 96% of total imports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered fibre pulp imports, with a CAGR of +64.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+4.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. China (+71 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Thailand saw its share reduced by -46.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported recovered fibre pulp in Asia-Pacific, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 3.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +60.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 39%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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