Eastern Asia: Register Book Market 2025

Register Book Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the East Asian register book market decreased by -14.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Register Book Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, register book production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Register Book Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of registers, account books, order books and receipt books exported in Eastern Asia soared to X tons, jumping by 24% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, register book exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. South Korea (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the registers, account books, order books and receipt books exports, with a CAGR of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022. South Korea (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +5.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest register book supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.6%).

Register Book Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, register book imports in Eastern Asia shrank to X tons, falling by -10.2% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, register book imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) was the key importer of registers, account books, order books and receipt books, constituting 48% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) took a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (17%) and China (8.6%). Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Japan decreased at an average annual rate of -4.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Korea (+6.3%) and China (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2022. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Korea, Japan and China increased by +12, +8.3 and +5.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest register book importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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