Malaysia: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Malaysia

The Malaysian paper pulp moulded articles market reached $X in 2022, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +103.8% against 2013 indices. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Malaysia

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exported from Malaysia expanded significantly to X tons, with an increase of 8.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 121% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand stood at +36.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+40.9% per year) and Australia (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Malaysia were Australia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising 61% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +67.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Australia (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp imported into Malaysia reached X tons, increasing by 1.8% on the year before. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 95%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tons), China (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Malaysia, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of +49.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp to Malaysia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +27.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+39.7% per year) and the United States (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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