Myanmar: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Myanmar

In 2021, the Myanmar's market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -64.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Myanmar skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 47% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 88%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Myanmar, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Myanmar.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Philippines.

From 2019 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to -19.4% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -63.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Myanmar, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Japan, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +26.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Myanmar were Indonesia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +22.9%, 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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