South-Eastern Asia: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian paper sack and bag market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, paper sack and bag production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 36%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper sacks and bags increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +92.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 29%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Vietnam was the major exporter of paper sacks and bags in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 41% of total exports in 2021. Malaysia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons). All these countries together took near 52% share of total exports. Cambodia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest paper sack and bag supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam stood at +20.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+0.8% per year) and Malaysia (+2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of paper sacks and bags was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of paper sacks and bags, namely Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), making up a 7.6% share of total imports. Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper sack and bag importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. Thailand, the Philippines, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +41.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 5.8%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Vietnam ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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