South-Eastern Asia: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian paper bag market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, paper bag production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, exports of sacks and bags of paper in South-Eastern Asia dropped modestly to X tons, declining by -1.9% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 17%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of sacks and bags of paper, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), constituting an 8.7% share of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 68% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Paper bag imports expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 10% on the year before. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +113.8% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) represented the main importer of sacks and bags of paper in South-Eastern Asia, committing 96% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +45.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Among the main importing countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 8.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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