ASEAN: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in ASEAN

In value terms, paper and paperboard production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, 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%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Total exports indicated perceptible 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports rose modestly 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) was the main exporter of paper and paperboard, committing X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Singapore (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard exports from Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, Vietnam (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.) and Malaysia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (X p.p.), Singapore (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in ASEAN, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in ASEAN

For the third consecutive year, ASEAN recorded decline in supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Cambodia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard importing markets in ASEAN were Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Indonesia ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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