Asia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Asia

After four years of growth, the Asian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -5% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 increased by +81.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Asia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) represented the key exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, achieving 35% of total exports. India (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%), Saudi Arabia (12%) and China (11%). The following exporters - South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - together made up 5.3% of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+37.5%), Saudi Arabia (+10.9%) and Japan (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +37.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Korea (-2.6%), India (-8.1%) and China (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia increased by +16, +11 and +8.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplying countries in Asia were Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +40.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 8.8% 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 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported in Asia; increasing by 4.7% against 2020. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 6.5%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the largest importers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, together generating 74% of total imports. The following importers - Uzbekistan (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +54.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers importing markets in Asia were China ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 52% of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Vietnam, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, India, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +44.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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