South-Eastern Asia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian paper tablecloths market rose sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 16%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes, when their volume decreased by -29.1% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Vietnam represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 55% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together achieving a 42% share of total exports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper tablecloths and serviettes exports, with a CAGR of +35.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Indonesia (+11.4%) and Malaysia (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Thailand (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (+47 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand saw its share reduced by -3%, -9.6% and -29.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest paper tablecloths supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam amounted to +35.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+2.7% per year) and Indonesia (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -9.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented roughly 92% of total imports in 2021. The Philippines (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper tablecloths and serviettes in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 14% share.

In Singapore, paper tablecloths imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+19.7% per year) and Thailand (-8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the Philippines ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+18.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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