South-Eastern Asia: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian fibreboard market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, fibreboard production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of fibreboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the key exporting country with an export of around X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total exports. Malaysia (X cubic meters) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (X%). Vietnam (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Thailand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fibreboard exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) and Indonesia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Malaysia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest fibreboard supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

In Thailand, fibreboard exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per cubic meter), while Thailand ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of fibreboard imported in South-Eastern Asia expanded to X cubic meters, increasing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, fibreboard imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X cubic meters) was the main importer of fibreboard, committing X% of total imports. The Philippines (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%) and Indonesia (X%). The following importers - Cambodia (X cubic meters), Myanmar (X cubic meters) and Thailand (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

Vietnam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of fibreboard. At the same time, Cambodia (X%), Myanmar (X%), the Philippines (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Thailand (X%) and Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Philippines (X p.p.), Cambodia (X p.p.) and Myanmar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fibreboard in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per cubic meter), while Vietnam ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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