Eastern Asia: Newsprint Market 2025

Newsprint Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the East Asian newsprint market, when its value decreased by -9.7% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, newsprint production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of newsprint, when their volume increased by 55% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), comprising a 7.9% share of total exports. Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newsprint exports from South Korea stood at -15.3%. At the same time, China (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-11.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +7.2 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest newsprint supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Korea amounted to -14.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+18.9% per year) and Japan (-12.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint export price increased by +63.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($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 (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Newsprint Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of newsprint, when their volume decreased by -29.3% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, newsprint imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 81% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons). All these countries together held near 19% share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the newsprint imports, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012 to 2022. Taiwan (Chinese) (-13.4%) and Hong Kong SAR (-16.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+63 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (-23.6 p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (-31.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported newsprint in Eastern Asia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +13.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-16.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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