Eastern Asia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for household and sanitary articles of paper contracted slightly to $X in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported in Eastern Asia; jumping by X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose markedly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in paper structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, 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 ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Eastern Asia

Imports of household and sanitary articles of paper reached X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) prevails in paper structure, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Macao SAR (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and China (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform