Singapore: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Singapore

The Singaporean market for coated printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -12.2% 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). In general, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by -11.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), India (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Singapore, together comprising 55% of total exports. China, South Korea, Indonesia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Oman, Zimbabwe and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Singapore were Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. China, South Korea, Indonesia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Oman, Zimbabwe and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +27.7%, saw 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 export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Myanmar (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported into Singapore reduced to X tons, shrinking by -12.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to Singapore, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.5% per year) and Malaysia (+43.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Singapore, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.7% per year) and Malaysia (+38.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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