Philippines - Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Paper and Paperboard Price in the Philippines - 2023

Contents:

  1. Paper and Paperboard Price in the Philippines (CIF) - 2022
  2. Paper and Paperboard Price in the Philippines (FOB) - 2022
  3. Paper and Paperboard Imports in the Philippines
  4. Paper and Paperboard Exports in the Philippines

Paper and Paperboard Price in the Philippines (CIF) - 2022

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $1,239 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard import price increased by +82.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($2,201 per ton), while the price for Russia ($695 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) (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper and Paperboard Price in the Philippines (FOB) - 2022

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $1,767 per ton in 2022, reducing by -32.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard export price decreased by -37.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,846 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Pakistan ($2,701 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($703 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 Vietnam (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper and Paperboard Imports in the Philippines

For the third consecutive year, the Philippines recorded decline in supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard, which decreased by -13.5% to 871K tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -5.4% was in 2021.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports rose rapidly to $1.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Paper and Paperboard in the Philippines (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia16516420023212.0%
China15111813220510.7%
Japan57.143.065.810422.1%
South Korea71.060.268.875.72.2%
Finland55.240.146.463.84.9%
Singapore61.365.168.057.8-1.9%
United States60.054.535.945.1-9.1%
Sweden45.633.629.943.5-1.6%
Australia34.416.334.036.41.9%
Vietnam18.717.728.730.617.8%
Russia19.119.817.327.412.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)30.825.129.725.0-6.7%
Thailand26.322.028.920.9-7.4%
Others241223188112-22.5%
Total1,0369029731,0781.3%

Top Suppliers of Paper and Paperboard to the Philippines in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (162.1K tons)
  2. China (135.2K tons)
  3. Japan (104.7K tons)
  4. Finland (71.9K tons)
  5. South Korea (62.5K tons)
  6. Sweden (47.0K tons)
  7. United States (43.7K tons)
  8. Russia (39.4K tons)
  9. Australia (36.4K tons)
  10. Vietnam (29.6K tons)
  11. Singapore (26.3K tons)
  12. Taiwan (Chinese) (21.4K tons)
  13. Thailand (15.9K tons)

Paper and Paperboard Exports in the Philippines

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard was finally on the rise to reach 38K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports skyrocketed to $67M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Paper and Paperboard in the Philippines (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia10.77.59.59.5-3.9%
United States13.315.08.39.1-11.9%
South Korea4.95.25.98.520.2%
Thailand1.31.40.98.184.0%
Pakistan4.82.23.95.86.5%
Malaysia4.90.62.74.2-5.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)3.13.83.53.76.1%
BangladeshN/A0.21.13.3306.2%
China0.70.10.52.858.7%
Vietnam3.83.20.71.6-25.0%
United Arab Emirates4.35.32.40.8-42.9%
Others7.86.56.510.08.6%
Total59.651.045.867.44.2%

Top Export Markets for Paper and Paperboard from the Philippines in 2022:

  1. Thailand (9.3K tons)
  2. Indonesia (4.6K tons)
  3. China (4.0K tons)
  4. South Korea (4.0K tons)
  5. Bangladesh (3.7K tons)
  6. Malaysia (2.7K tons)
  7. Pakistan (2.2K tons)
  8. Vietnam (1.7K tons)
  9. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.5K tons)
  10. United States (0.6K tons)
  11. United Arab Emirates (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and paperboard market in the Philippines. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1676 - Household and sanitary papers
  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
  • FCL 1683 - Other paper and paperboard n.e.s. (not elsewhere specified)
  • FCL 1671 - Newsprint
  • FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
  • FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
  • FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated

Country coverage:

  • Philippines

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the Philippines
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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