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Paper and paperboard waste market in the Philippines

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for paper and paperboard waste in the Philippines expanded significantly, with volume rising by 17% to reach 1 million tonnes. This growth was supported by an increase in domestic production from 855 thousand tonnes to 912 thousand tonnes and sustained high import levels, which together boosted available supply.

After 2020, the market entered a phase of contraction, shrinking by 20% to 806 thousand tonnes by 2023. In 2022, global supply chain disruptions and elevated wood pulp prices raised production costs and constrained trade, contributing to the decline. Imports fell dramatically from 101 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 34 thousand tonnes in 2023, while exports increased, reducing the net volume of waste paper remaining for domestic consumption.

Domestic production remained stable at 912 thousand tonnes from 2020 onward, indicating that market fluctuations during this period were primarily influenced by international trade flows and external factors rather than changes in local output.

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 the Philippines
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 paper and paperboard waste in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the Philippines produced 912.4 thousand tons of paper and paperboard waste, marking a 6.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The smallest change occurred in 2018, with no significant variation.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	6.8%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Paper and paperboard waste production in the Philippines declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 120.7 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 2.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 34.3%, corresponding to a compound annual decline of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.4%)	(9.6%)	(2.6%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper and paperboard waste from the Philippines

Exports in kind, K t

Paper and paperboard waste exports from the Philippines dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 63.5 thousand tons, down 13.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 51.1%, with a compound annual decline of 21.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 139.7 thousand tons, while the largest decline of 47.5% happened in 2019, and the biggest increase of 7.6% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(47.5%)	(13.4%)	(21.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Asia (not elsewhere specified), Thailand, and Vietnam—collectively accounted for 66.2% of the Philippines' total paper and paperboard waste exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of paper and paperboard waste from the Philippines fell for the third straight year. In 2020, exports amounted to 8 402 thousand US dollars, a 21.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports declined by 69.9%, with a compound annual drop of 33.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.8%)	(52.5%)	(21.0%)	(33.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia (not elsewhere specified) with 28.1%, Thailand with 16.6%, and Vietnam with 12.6% led the export structure by value, together making up 57.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper and paperboard waste to the Philippines

Imports in kind, K t

The Philippines imported 122.3 thousand tons of paper and paperboard waste in 2020, a 27.3% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.6%, equating to a 4.0% annualized growth rate. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 122.3 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 16.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(16.0%)	27.3%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States (31.5%), Singapore (15.9%), and Thailand (13.9%) were the key partners for imports by volume, together representing 61.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported paper and paperboard waste volumes in the Philippines decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 24 145 thousand US dollars, down 28.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 33.4%, with a compound annual decline of 12.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 41 962 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase of 15.8% also took place in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.8%	(19.3%)	(28.7%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (25.9%), Singapore (18.9%), and Thailand (18.2%) formed the core of imports by value, together accounting for 63.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io