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Newsprint market in Thailand

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Thailand's newsprint market volume grew from 121.2 thousand tons to a peak of 159.7 thousand tons. Production held steady at 125 thousand tons, while shifts in import and export levels influenced the overall market size.

After 2020, the market contracted, falling to 110.9 thousand tons in 2021 and 96.0 thousand tons in 2022. A partial recovery to 100.7 thousand tons occurred in 2023, coinciding with a rebound in the domestic printing and packaging industry and increased demand stimulated by the growth of e-commerce.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Thailand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Thailand 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Thailand in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Thailand, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Thailand by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand ranked 23rd globally in newsprint production.

Top producers of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Thailand produced 125.0 K t of newsprint, showing only minor fluctuations compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Thailand's newsprint production declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with output valued at 60 082 K $ US, representing a gradual loss of 5.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 77 237 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.9%	(17.4%)	(5.8%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from Thailand

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 31-fold difference between these years. In 2020, newsprint shipments from Thailand abroad amounted to 11 147 t, showing an abrupt increase of 523.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 787 t, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 95.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.6%)	(95.7%)	523.8%	(41.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia (33.1% of exports in kind), Vietnam (31.6% of exports in kind), and India (13.2% of exports in kind) formed the main group of destinations for Thailand's newsprint exports in kind, with a combined share of 77.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Thailand in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. A 30-fold variation was recorded between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2017. In 2020, newsprint volumes leaving Thailand amounted to 5 358 K $ US, showing a rise of 487.6% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 912 K $ US, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 96.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(96.4%)	487.6%	(42.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam (32.4% of exports in value terms), Malaysia (31.5% of exports in value terms), and India (12.4% of exports in value terms) remained the principal buyers of newsprint from Thailand, jointly accounting for 76.3% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Thailand in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports newsprint to Thailand

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with an 8.3-fold difference. Thailand imported approximately 45 839 t of newsprint in 2020, representing a dramatic increase of 546.6% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 089 t, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 81.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.8%)	(81.1%)	546.6%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia (26.3% of imports in kind), South Korea (20.5% of imports in kind), and Sweden (15.7% of imports in kind) accounted for the largest share of imports in kind, together comprising 62.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Thailand in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest value occurred in 2019, while the highest was reached in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 7.7 times. Thailand imported 21 707 K $ US of newsprint in 2020, equivalent to an uptick of 462.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 861 K $ US, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 84.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.0%)	(84.8%)	462.2%	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia (26.4% of imports in value terms), South Korea (21.0% of imports in value terms), and Sweden (15.5% of imports in value terms) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of newsprint to Thailand, jointly taking 62.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Thailand in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io