Thailand: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Thailand

For the third consecutive year, the Thai market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Thailand

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level 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 from Thailand

For the third consecutive year, Thailand recorded decline in overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -1.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2,966% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2,762% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Thailand, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Lao People's Democratic Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cambodia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (+32.8% per year) and China (-43.5% per year).

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), Cambodia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Thailand worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Myanmar, Pakistan and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 2.6%.

India, with a CAGR of +96.6%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Cambodia (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Thailand

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Thailand surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 18% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Thailand, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), fivefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled +29.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-6.7% per year) and India (+32.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Thailand, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden stood at +25.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-8.9% per year) and India (+28.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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