South-Eastern Asia: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian recovered fibre pulp market declined slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value decreased by -0.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were exported in South-Eastern Asia; rising by 24% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 253%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the key exporter of recovered fibre pulp in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 59% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), together creating a 38% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to recovered fibre pulp exports from Thailand stood at +211.1%. At the same time, Indonesia (+464.4%), Malaysia (+95.4%) and Vietnam (+12.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +464.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lao People's Democratic Republic (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (+59 p.p.), Malaysia (+17 p.p.), Indonesia (+12 p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Vietnam saw its share reduced by -92.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest recovered fibre pulp supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand stood at +145.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+81.0% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (-3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (-1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

For the fourth year in a row, South-Eastern Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of recovered fibre pulp, which increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 50%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Thailand was the main importer of recovered fibre pulp in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), making up a 24% share of total imports. The following importers - Singapore (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - each recorded an 8.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to recovered fibre pulp imports into Thailand stood at +4.9%. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+63.0%), Singapore (+43.0%) and Indonesia (+33.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +63.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Lao People's Democratic Republic (+23 p.p.), Singapore (+4 p.p.) and Indonesia (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (-26.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported recovered fibre pulp in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand stood at +6.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (+59.0% per year) and Indonesia (+23.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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