Eastern Asia: Tissue Paper Market 2024

Tissue Paper Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2023, the East Asian tissue paper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tissue Paper Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, tissue paper production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Tissue Paper Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2023, the amount of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exported in Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tissue paper exports soared to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tissue paper exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of China increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest tissue paper supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In China, tissue paper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tissue Paper Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by China (X%) and Japan (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, South Korea, 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 2023, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform