Asia: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Asia

In 2022, the Asian printing and writing paper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row 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 relatively stable, 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Asia

In value terms, printing and writing paper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported in Asia; increasing by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. South Korea (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by India (X%), Japan (X%) and Thailand (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Japan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper imported in Asia shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons), India (X tons), China (X tons), Japan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented the major importer of printing and writing paper in Asia, constituting X% of total import. The Philippines (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Japan ($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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