Eastern Asia: Gummed Paper Market 2025

Gummed Paper Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian gummed paper market increased by 0.8% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Gummed Paper Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, gummed paper production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Gummed Paper Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) were exported in Eastern Asia; jumping by 33% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gummed paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a mild decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 46% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together mixing up a 53% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest gummed paper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 17% share.

In China, gummed paper exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (-1.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Gummed Paper Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after eight years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gummed paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly 69% of total imports in 2021. China (X tons) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (12%). Hong Kong SAR (X tons) took a minor share 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest gummed paper importing markets in Eastern Asia were South Korea ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +21.7%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gummed paper import price increased by +68.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($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 (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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