Eastern Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls contracted slightly to $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -35.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 62%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -7.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the largest exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Eastern Asia, together committing 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+3.7% per year) and South Korea (+7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 17%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while South Korea ($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 (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were imported in Eastern Asia; picking up by 6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 84%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China prevails in rolls structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 86% of total imports in 2021. South Korea (X tons) took a 6.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (4.7%). Japan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imports, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+9.0%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Japan (-11.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Korea (-1.8 p.p.), Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.9 p.p.) and Japan (-10.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Eastern Asia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +14.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+9.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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