Indonesia: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian paper bag market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Indonesia

In value terms, paper bag production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Paper bag production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, the amount of sacks and bags of paper exported from Indonesia expanded remarkably to X tons, increasing by 13% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from Indonesia, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), fivefold. The Philippines (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+2.8% per year) and the Philippines (+7.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sacks and bags of paper exports from Indonesia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+29.6% per year) and Australia (+6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Singapore (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, paper bag imports into Indonesia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 19% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Indonesia, together comprising 67% of total imports. Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest paper bag suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +16.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 paper bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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