South-Eastern Asia: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian paper industry finishing agents market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) represented the main exporter of finishing agents used in the paper industry in South-Eastern Asia, achieving X% of total export. Malaysia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of finishing agents used in the paper industry imported in South-Eastern Asia dropped to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented the largest importers of finishing agents used in the paper industry in South-Eastern Asia, together amounting to approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

In Indonesia, paper industry finishing agents imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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