Indonesia: Newsprint Market 2025

Newsprint Market Size in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian newsprint market decreased by -9.3% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Indonesia

In value terms, newsprint production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Indonesia

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of newsprint increased by 114% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Indonesia, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, Mauritius, China and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for newsprint exported from Indonesia were Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, Mauritius, China and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

China, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +81.5% against 2020 indices. 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 for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, imports of newsprint into Indonesia amounted to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 330% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 214%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Indonesia, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +145.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), South Korea ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest newsprint suppliers to Indonesia, together comprising 47% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +115.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average newsprint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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