South-Eastern Asia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 58% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia prevails in papers structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Indonesia stood at +3.7%. At the same time, Vietnam (+14.9%), Malaysia (+8.1%) and Singapore (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +14.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Thailand (-28.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Indonesia (+27 p.p.) and Vietnam (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand saw its share reduced by -32% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia stood at +1.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+3.4% per year) and Malaysia (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia dropped slightly to X tons, waning by -2.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Vietnam represented the largest importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 47% of total imports in 2021. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Malaysia (11%), Thailand (9.8%) and Singapore (4.7%). The Philippines (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imports into Vietnam stood at +6.6%. At the same time, the Philippines (+7.8%) and Indonesia (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +7.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Thailand (-2.5%), Malaysia (-5.1%), Singapore (-12.1%) and Cambodia (-23.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (+26 p.p.), Indonesia (+5.6 p.p.) and the Philippines (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia saw its share reduced by -2.7%, -7% and -26.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam totaled +7.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-1.6% per year) and Indonesia (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :