Asia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Asia

After two years of decline, the Asian paper tablecloths market increased by 5.4% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Asia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -39.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Asia

Paper tablecloths exports fell slightly to X tons in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports declined to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -33.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 67% of total exports in 2021. Vietnam (X tons) held a 9.5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (6.2%). The following exporters - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up 11% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper tablecloths exports from China stood at +4.9%. At the same time, Vietnam (+35.9%), Indonesia (+11.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+5.5%), Malaysia (+3.9%) and Turkey (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +35.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-16.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China, Vietnam and Indonesia increased by +15, +8.8 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper tablecloths supplier in Asia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 4% share.

In China, paper tablecloths exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+35.8% per year) and Turkey (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes, when their volume increased by 9.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), followed by Israel (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the largest importers of paper tablecloths and serviettes, together constituting 61% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), China (X tons), Cyprus (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Macao SAR (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 39% share of total imports. Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Japan, Cyprus, Malaysia, China, Thailand and Macao SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +19.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue 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 Kuwait (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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