Asia-Pacific: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports in Asia-Pacific rose slightly to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented the key exporters of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2022, reaching approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. South Korea (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (X%), India (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%). Thailand (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (X% per year) and South Korea (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. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($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.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the largest importer of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The Philippines (X tons), Australia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%), Vietnam (X%), Thailand (X%), Indonesia (X%), Bangladesh (X%), South Korea (X%) and the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Taiwan (Chinese) and Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (X%), Japan (X%) and Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (X p.p.), Australia (X p.p.), Singapore (X p.p.) and Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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