Asia: Semi-Chemical Fluting Market 2025

Semi-Chemical Fluting Market Size in Asia

The Asian semi-chemical fluting market expanded notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Production in Asia

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Exports

Exports in Asia

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of semi-chemical fluting decreased by -34% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 64% of total exports in 2021. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 6.1% share, followed by Indonesia (5.7%). Kuwait (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Korea increased at an average annual rate of +31.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+54.0%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+17.3%), Indonesia (+14.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+10.9%) and Kuwait (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +54.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-8.7%), Thailand (-16.9%) and Malaysia (-18.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Korea (+56 p.p.), Indonesia (+2.9 p.p.), India (+2.4 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kuwait, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -14.2%, -16.3% and -31.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest semi-chemical fluting supplier in Asia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Korea stood at +33.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (-7.3% per year) and Indonesia (+15.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, semi-chemical fluting imports in Asia reduced to X tons, declining by -11.8% against 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Philippines (X tons), China (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented the key importer of semi-chemical fluting in Asia, mixing up 64% of total import. Israel (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Jordan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 12% share of total imports. Lebanon (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and India (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 45% of total imports. Bangladesh, Malaysia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, South Korea, Singapore, Yemen, Lao People's Democratic Republic and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Among the main importing countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +50.7%, 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

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 31% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Turkey ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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