Asia-Pacific: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m were exported in Asia-Pacific; flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the key exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Japan (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in 2022 were South Korea (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), India (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons), together recording X% of total import.

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

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Philippines ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Malaysia, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese) and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Malaysia, 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

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Thailand ($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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