Philippines: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine self-adhesive paper market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -25.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2021, shipments abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard increased by 1,909% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 5,813%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 3,790% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for self-adhesive paper exports from the Philippines, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, self-adhesive paper exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +14,058.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (0.0% per year) and Thailand (+75.7% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports from the Philippines, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +20,246.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (0.0% per year) and Thailand (+52.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 536%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+91.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2021, purchases abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard decreased by -0.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to the Philippines, together accounting for 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +29.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to the Philippines were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +15.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average self-adhesive paper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 79% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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