Singapore: 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 Singapore

In 2021, the Singaporean market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -56.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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

Exports from Singapore

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Singapore amounted to X tons in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -31.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of 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 expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -27.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 55%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Singapore, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+14.5% per year) and India (+20.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Singapore, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+13.0% per year) and India (+17.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Nigeria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($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 Nigeria (+1.1%), 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 Singapore

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets into Singapore declined sharply to X tons in 2021, dropping by -18.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reduced to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -28.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) was the main supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Singapore, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia stood at +9.3%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Singapore, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled +6.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import 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, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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