Philippines: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the Philippines

The Philippine paper pulp moulded articles market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the Philippines

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 79%. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from the Philippines

In 2022, approx. X tons of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp were exported from the Philippines; dropping by -57.8% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 563%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 339%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from the Philippines, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+260.9% per year) and the United States (-12.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from the Philippines, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+178.6% per year) and the United States (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 116% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into the Philippines

For the third year in a row, the Philippines recorded growth in purchases abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, which increased by 2.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 456%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 418% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to the Philippines, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Thailand and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +110.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to the Philippines, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Thailand and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.5%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +87.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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