Thailand: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Thailand

The Thai self-adhesive paper market shrank to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -15.3% against 2019 indices. Self-adhesive paper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Thailand

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. Self-adhesive paper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Thailand

Self-adhesive paper exports from Thailand surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 15% against the year before. In general, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive paper exports from Thailand, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for self-adhesive paper exported from Thailand were Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +43.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average self-adhesive paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, overseas purchases of self-adhesive paper and paperboard increased by 13% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to Thailand, together comprising 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Malaysia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +7.0%, 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

The average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($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 United States (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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