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

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

The Asian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production of reached 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

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose modestly to X tons in 2021, surging by 4% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the main exporter of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 50% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), China (X tons), India (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together creating a 38% share of total exports. The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up 5.8% of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+32.0%), India (+9.7%), Singapore (+3.9%) and Japan (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +32.0% from 2012-2021. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, China (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore increased by +4.1, +2.7, +2 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in Asia, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-2.8% per year) and Singapore (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 6.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the key importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together mixing up 59% of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), India (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - together made up 22% of total imports.

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%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.8%), India (+4.6%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.8%), South Korea (+3.7%) and Sri Lanka (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey, Thailand and Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-3.3%) and Singapore (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China, Vietnam and the Philippines increased by +16, +2 and +1.9 percentage points, 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 were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 40% share of total imports.

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

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum 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 Turkey ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and China ($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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