South-Eastern Asia: Packaging Materials Market 2025

Packaging Materials Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian packaging materials market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Packaging Materials Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, packaging materials production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of packaging materials decreased by -23.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, packaging materials exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 18%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) represented the main exporter of packaging materials, mixing up 42% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 56% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Vietnam and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +14.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Thailand (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of packaging materials imported in South-Eastern Asia amounted to X tons, surging by 4.4% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, packaging materials imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented roughly 88% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), comprising a 6% share of total imports. Cambodia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 59% of total imports. Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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