ASEAN: Packaging Materials Market 2024

Packaging Materials Market Size in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN packaging materials market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Packaging Materials Production in ASEAN

In value terms, packaging materials production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of packaging materials decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, packaging materials exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of packaging materials, namely Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Thailand (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Singapore (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest packaging materials supplying countries in ASEAN were Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, approx. X tons of packaging materials were imported in ASEAN; which is down by X% against the previous year. The total import volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, packaging materials imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (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) and Cambodia (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 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.

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 Malaysia ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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