Myanmar: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Myanmar

After four years of growth, the Myanmar's paper bag market decreased by -4.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Myanmar

In value terms, paper bag production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +29.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Paper bag production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2021, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper increased by 133% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 308%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 690% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of paper bag exports from Myanmar, with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, New Zealand, India, Canada, Cambodia, Singapore, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia and France, which together accounted for a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +131.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper bag exported from Myanmar were Italy ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports. New Zealand, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, France, Singapore, Cambodia, China, India and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of +144.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Italy (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Myanmar

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of sacks and bags of paper decreased by -21.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 537%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper bag imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 537% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Myanmar, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +38.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of paper to Myanmar, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +39.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+29.6% per year) and Vietnam (+54.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper bag import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight increase. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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