Myanmar: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

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

In 2021, the Myanmar's market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -61% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Myanmar

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 41% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 14,024% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10,388%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Myanmar, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+2.9% per year) and Thailand (-48.2% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Myanmar, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-14.3% per year) and Thailand (-48.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Thailand (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers imported into Myanmar reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by -69.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Myanmar, with a 39% 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, Singapore (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia totaled -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (-21.8% per year) and Thailand (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Myanmar, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (-23.2% per year) and Thailand (-10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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