South-Eastern Asia: Paper Knife Market 2024

Paper Knife Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian paper knife market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, paper knife production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of paper knives decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Vietnam was the major exporter of paper knives in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%), Singapore (X%) and Indonesia (X%).

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper knives exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Indonesia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Singapore (X%), Thailand (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam and Indonesia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest paper knife supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Vietnam ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper knife imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Indonesia was the largest importer of paper knives in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X units), Vietnam (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Thailand (X units), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Singapore (X units) and Cambodia (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Cambodia (X%) and Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (X%) and Thailand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Myanmar (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.) and Cambodia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cambodia, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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