Thailand: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2025

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Thailand

For the third year in a row, the Thai market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Thailand

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Thailand, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Lao People's Democratic Republic, the United States and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Thailand were Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), the United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Myanmar, the United States, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Thailand, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, Sweden, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Singapore, Sweden, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese) and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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