Asia-Pacific: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific newsprint market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, newsprint production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Newsprint Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, shipments abroad of newsprint increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The volume of export peaked 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. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) was the major exporter of newsprint, committing X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Australia (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%). China (X tons) and India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newsprint exports from South Korea stood at X%. At the same time, China (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (X p.p.), Australia (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), China (X p.p.), Indonesia (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Korea (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest newsprint supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($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 stood at 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

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured 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, newsprint export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 China ($X per ton), while Australia ($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-Pacific

In 2022, overseas purchases of newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and China (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Australia (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) held a little 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest newsprint importing markets in Asia-Pacific were India ($X), China ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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 Australia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($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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