South-Eastern Asia: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian self-adhesive paper market expanded to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of self-adhesive paper and paperboard were exported in South-Eastern Asia; picking up by 25% against 2020. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +63.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 54% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held a 30% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (11%). Singapore (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest self-adhesive paper supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Malaysia totaled +6.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+9.3% per year) and Indonesia (-0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 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 Vietnam (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

For the sixth consecutive year, South-Eastern Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, which increased by 7.8% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 14%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly 61% of total imports in 2021. Thailand (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons). All these countries together took near 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive paper importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 the Philippines (+16.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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