Malaysia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Malaysia

The Malaysian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Malaysia expanded sharply to X tons, surging by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Congo (with a CAGR of X.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Congo totaled X.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 into Malaysia reduced to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier to Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Malaysia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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