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Newsprint market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Malaysia's newsprint market volume experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, while domestic production remained steady at 300 thousand tons each year. The market size began at 328 thousand tons in 2018 but contracted sharply to 269 thousand tons the following year, influenced by a notable surge in exports.

A recovery to 321 thousand tons occurred in 2020, after which the market gradually declined to 283 thousand tons by 2022. The volume partially rebounded to 300 thousand tons in 2023, as import levels continued to fall from their earlier highs.

Throughout the period, import volumes decreased steadily from 67 thousand tons to 17 thousand tons, while exports showed high volatility, peaking at 84 thousand tons in 2019 and matching imports at 17 thousand tons by 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malaysia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production newsprint in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Malaysia ranked 16th globally in newsprint production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of newsprint, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of newsprint, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Malaysia produced 300.0 thousand tons of newsprint, showing no significant change from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The highest export volume was registered in 2019, while the lowest occurred in 2021, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 11.4 times. In 2021, Malaysia exported 7 366 tons of newsprint, down 73.3% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 83 850 tons, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 116.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	116.9%	(67.1%)	(73.3%)	(42.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India (38.0% of exports in kind), China (13.6% of exports in kind), and Vietnam (10.3% of exports in kind) remained the primary buyers of Malaysian newsprint, collectively accounting for 61.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports varied from a high in 2019 to a low in 2021, with a 10.8-fold difference. In 2021, Malaysia's newsprint exports reached 3 720 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp reduction of 68.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 40 123 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2020 at 70.9% and the largest increase in 2019 at 48.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.5%	(70.9%)	(68.1%)	(48.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, India (39.4% of exports in value terms), China (11.7% of exports in value terms), and Vietnam (10.6% of exports in value terms) were the main buyers of Malaysian newsprint, together comprising 61.8% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports newsprint to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

Malaysia's newsprint import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 20 483 tons, reflecting a steep drop of 57.9% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 69.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 32.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.0%)	(7.6%)	(57.9%)	(32.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia (31.5% of imports in kind), Belgium (17.3% of imports in kind), and Thailand (14.2% of imports in kind) led the import structure in kind, together representing 63.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Malaysia's newsprint imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports registered 11 281 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp decline of 48.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 72.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 35.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.9%)	(27.5%)	(48.8%)	(35.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, Indonesia (32.7% of imports in value terms), Thailand (15.4% of imports in value terms), and Belgium (15.2% of imports in value terms) were the main markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 63.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io