Malaysia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Malaysia

The Malaysian market for household and sanitary articles of paper rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Malaysia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), fivefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported into Malaysia; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Malaysia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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