China: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese self-adhesive paper market decreased by -6.7% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in China

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +39.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Self-adhesive paper production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X tons of self-adhesive paper and paperboard were exported from China; picking up by 17% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive paper exports from China, with a combined 21% share of total exports. Pakistan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for self-adhesive paper exported from China worldwide, together comprising 18% of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Australia, South Korea, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Egypt, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to China, together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, Germany, Italy, the UK, Singapore and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to China were Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Thailand, Canada, the UK, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +19.5%, 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 average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 50%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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