Malaysia: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Malaysia

In 2021, the Malaysian market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Malaysia

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a pronounced expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Malaysia, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, the United States, Mexico, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bahrain, South Korea and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +117.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), China ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Malaysia worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports. The Philippines, Pakistan, Mexico, Thailand, the United States, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bahrain, South Korea and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +65.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($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 Pakistan (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, coated printing and writing paper imports into Malaysia totaled X tons, growing by 11% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to Malaysia, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-1.6% per year) and Japan (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Malaysia, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-2.4% per year) and Japan (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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