Malaysia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Malaysia

In 2021, the Malaysian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 12% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -35.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Malaysia, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +139.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Malaysia were Singapore ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 73% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +112.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Kenya (+55.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper to Malaysia, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers 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 an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 (+1.8% per year) and Thailand (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Malaysia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia amounted to -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.4% per year) and China (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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