ASEAN: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in ASEAN

The ASEAN printing and writing paper market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in ASEAN

In value terms, printing and writing paper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in ASEAN

Printing and writing paper exports contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) was the main exporter of printing and writing paper, making up X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Singapore (X%).

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of printing and writing paper. At the same time, Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand 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. Indonesia (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Singapore saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia was relatively modest. 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 ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($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.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in ASEAN

Printing and writing paper imports declined notably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of printing and writing paper imports in 2022 were Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. Myanmar (X tons) took a minor 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 Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper importing markets in ASEAN were Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Myanmar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, 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 somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Philippines ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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