Eastern Asia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (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. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

In China, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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, picking up 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 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the major importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Eastern Asia, together achieving X% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and Hong Kong SAR (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and South Korea ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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