Eastern Asia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for household and sanitary articles of paper shrank slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported in Eastern Asia; picking up by X% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in paper structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to household and sanitary articles of paper exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.) and South Korea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported in Eastern Asia; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main importers of household and sanitary articles of paper in Eastern Asia, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), achieving an X% share of total imports. The following importers - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons) and China (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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