Thailand: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Thailand

In 2022, the Thai uncoated filter paper market increased by 35% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt descent. Uncoated filter paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, uncoated filter paper exports from Thailand surged to X tons, jumping by 21% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,400%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,192% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated filter paper exports from Thailand, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +115.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated filter paper exported from Thailand were Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 81% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +153.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 53%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 the United States (+28.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Thailand

Uncoated filter paper imports into Thailand rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 9.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated filter paper imports to Thailand, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Germany and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to Thailand were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +1.3%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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