Myanmar: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, the Myanmar's paper and paperboard market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Myanmar

In value terms, paper and paperboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Myanmar, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cambodia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Cambodia (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard exports from Myanmar, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Myanmar, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Myanmar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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