Eastern Asia: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian self-adhesive paper market decreased by -6% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +71.4% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, production increased by +75.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, self-adhesive paper exports in Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 16% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% 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 increased by +98.2% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% 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 increased by +121.0% against 2012 indices. 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 approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), committing a 9.1% share of total exports. The following exporters - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up 5.7% of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Japan (+7.4%) and South Korea (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -5.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest self-adhesive paper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +12.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+8.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of self-adhesive paper and paperboard increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) represented the largest importer of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in Eastern Asia, comprising 92% of total import. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), making up an 8.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive paper importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +13.8%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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