Eastern Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded 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 Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls totaled $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 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Total exports indicated strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, making up X% of total exports. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), South Korea (X%) and Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) and South Korea increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern 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%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked 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 ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, mixing up X% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%). Hong Kong SAR (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imports into China stood at X%. At the same time, South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.) and South Korea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Taiwan (Chinese) and Hong Kong SAR saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In China, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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