South-Eastern Asia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the key exporter of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Singapore (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Singapore (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($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 Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers imported in South-Eastern Asia declined to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021. 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 decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reached $X in 2022. The total import 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Singapore was the major importer of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Myanmar (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Vietnam (X%) and the Philippines (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, Indonesia (X%) and Thailand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.), Myanmar (X p.p.) and the Philippines (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was 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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