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

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

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the East Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged 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. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

China represented the main exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2. At the same time, Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Japan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Imports in Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) represented the major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, together constituting X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

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. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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