South-Eastern Asia: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in South-Eastern Asia

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

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. The total export 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the largest exporter of paper and paperboard in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Singapore (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard exports from Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, Vietnam (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X p.p.) and Vietnam (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard were imported in South-Eastern Asia; declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of paper and paperboard, namely Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Cambodia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

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

Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Indonesia ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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