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

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

In 2022, the East Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates sheets structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Korea (X%), Japan (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably 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 sheets dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan was the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. 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%), China (X%) and Hong Kong SAR (X%).

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 sheets imports into Japan stood at X%. At the same time, South Korea (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and China (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. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (X p.p.), Taiwan (Chinese) (X p.p.) and China (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR (X p.p.) and Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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