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

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

In 2021, the Southeast Asian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 6.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by -2.4% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the key exporter of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together comprising a 28% share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Singapore (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2021. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Singapore (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand saw its share reduced by -2.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+3.5% per year) and Thailand (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) was the major importer of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia, making up 83% of total import. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), generating an 8.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Cambodia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - each recorded a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Philippines ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 71% of total imports. Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +17.3%, 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

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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