South-Eastern Asia: 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 South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded to $X in 2021, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were exported in South-Eastern Asia; which is down by -1.8% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) was the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, constituting 66% of total exports. Singapore (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by Thailand (13%).

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets. At the same time, Singapore (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Thailand (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Singapore (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Thailand (-1.8 p.p.) and Indonesia (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia totaled -2.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (+1.8% per year) and Thailand (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted to X tons in 2021, dropping by -11.2% compared with 2020 figures. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 -26.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of 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 shrank modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Singapore (X tons) represented the largest importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, mixing up 59% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (11%) and the Philippines (7.9%). Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imports into Singapore stood at +8.6%. At the same time, the Philippines (+28.3%) and Vietnam (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +28.3% from 2012-2021. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Singapore (+16 p.p.) and the Philippines (+6.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Thailand and Malaysia saw its share reduced by -2% and -11.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore amounted to +6.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-1.4% per year) and Vietnam (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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