ASEAN: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN paper and paperboard market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Paper And Paperboard Production in ASEAN

In value terms, paper and paperboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. 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, paper and paperboard exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) represented the major exporter of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in ASEAN, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In Singapore, paper and paperboard exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in ASEAN

For the third consecutive year, ASEAN recorded decline in supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of paper and paperboard imports in 2022 were Singapore (X tons), Myanmar (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Vietnam (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%). Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (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 importing markets in ASEAN were Singapore ($X), Cambodia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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