Key Market Indicators
Malaysia's import of paperboard is forecast to reach 1.7 million metric tons by 2026, up 0.4% on average year-on-year from 2021. Since 1966, the country's demand has grown at an annual rate of 0.1%. In 2021, Malaysia placed 15th in the rankings, overtaken by Vietnam at 1.6 million metric tons. Germany, the United States, and Italy were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest importers, respectively. Malaysia's export of paperboard is expected to reach 487,090 metric tons by 2026, up 2.1% year-on-year on average from 2021. Since 1966, the country's supply has grown 6.5% annually. In 2021, Malaysia ranked 35th, outdone by South Africa at 426,690 metric tons. The United States, Sweden, and Finland were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest exporters, respectively.
