Malaysia: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Malaysia

The Malaysian printing and writing paper market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Malaysia

In value terms, printing and writing paper production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, exports of printing and writing paper from Malaysia expanded remarkably to X tons, surging by 11% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), China (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Malaysia, together accounting for 49% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +39.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Malaysia were Singapore ($X), China ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for 42% of total exports. Thailand, Nigeria, Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +32.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Pakistan (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Malaysia

Printing and writing paper imports into Malaysia fell modestly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Malaysia, with a combined 76% 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 China (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +0.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Korea ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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