Asia: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Asia

In 2022, the Asian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs 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

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Asia

For the eleventh year in a row, Asia 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% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. 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 throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons), India (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($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 increased 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

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports expanded 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China was the main importer of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X tons) and India (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Indonesia (X%), South Korea (X%), Turkey (X%) and the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and India increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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