Eastern Asia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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. By contrast, South Korea (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X p.p.) and China (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In China, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers importing markets in Eastern Asia were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Japan ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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