Asia's Uncoated Filter Paper Market Report 2025 - Prices, Size, Forecast, and Companies

Jun 04, 2025

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The Asian uncoated filter paper market fell to $X in 2024, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production contracted to $X in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.

For the fourth consecutive year, Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncoated filter paper and paperboard, which increased by X% to X tons in 2024. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports expanded significantly to $X in 2024. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

China represented the key exporter of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) and Japan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated filter paper exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%) and South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2024. By contrast, Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2024, the share of Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In China, uncoated filter paper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2024. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In 2024, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, uncoated filter paper export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

In 2024, overseas purchases of uncoated filter paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports reached $X in 2024. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, China (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main importers of uncoated filter paper and paperboard, together mixing up X% of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Iran (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and India ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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.

In 2024, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2023, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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