South-Eastern Asia: Wood Pulp Market 2025

Wood Pulp Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of decline, the Southeast Asian wood pulp market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Singapore (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Malaysia (X%), Thailand (X%) and Singapore (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest wood pulp supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (X% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained 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 Singapore (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood pulp was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of wood pulp. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), Vietnam (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), the Philippines (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Indonesia and Singapore saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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