Asia: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Asia

In 2022, the Asian newsprint market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Asia

In value terms, newsprint production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of newsprint increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea represented the main exporter of newsprint in Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - China (X tons) and India (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Korea decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), China (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) and Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), China (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Korea saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest newsprint supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Korea amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion 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, newsprint export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Newsprint Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main importers of newsprint in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Israel (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest newsprint importing markets in Asia were India ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

China, 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Israel ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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