China: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in China

The Chinese paper tablecloths market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in China

In value terms, paper tablecloths production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% 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 decreased by -14.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from China

Paper tablecloths exports from China expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, surging by 7.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -5.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 36%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of paper tablecloths exports from China, together comprising 65% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, the UK, Thailand and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 8.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +48.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from China, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+5.9% per year) and Australia (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paper tablecloths export price decreased by -34.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -4.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -33.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to China, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +105.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to China were Italy ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +93.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -18.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+29.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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