Indonesia: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Indonesia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Indonesian market for coated printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 0.1% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.9% against 2018 indices. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Indonesia

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Indonesia, together comprising 37% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, Malaysia, China, Belgium, Russia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Indonesia, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam totaled -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+1.5% per year) and India (-0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -21.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Indonesia, together comprising 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, India, Finland, Sweden, the UK, Germany and the United States, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Finland, the UK, Germany, Sweden, India and the United States, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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