Philippines: 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 the Philippines

For the third consecutive year, the Philippine market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 51% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports from the Philippines

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from the Philippines soared to X tons, surging by 7,890% against 2020. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

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, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X kg), Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) and Hong Kong SAR (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from the Philippines, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Brunei Darussalam ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from the Philippines worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +9.1%, 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 a decline.

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, declining by -45.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into the Philippines

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets into the Philippines soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 51% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 133% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier to the Philippines, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia stood at +42.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+39.2% per year) and Singapore (+43.8% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to the Philippines, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled +46.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+37.8% per year) and Singapore (+47.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 60%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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