Malaysia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Malaysia

In 2021, the Malaysian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 63% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Malaysia

For the fifth year in a row, Malaysia recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which increased by 2.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Malaysia, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +43.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+15.4% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Malaysia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +44.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+6.1% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Bulgaria (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Malaysia, together comprising 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), India and Japan, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Malaysia, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-11.5% per year) and Indonesia (+18.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by +75.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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