South-Eastern Asia: Gauze Market 2024

Gauze Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian gauze market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Gauze Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, gauze production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Gauze Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, gauze exports in South-Eastern Asia dropped to X square meters, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gauze exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the key exporter of gauze (excluding medical gauze) in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X square meters) and Vietnam (X square meters), together constituting a X% share of total exports.

Indonesia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gauze (excluding medical gauze) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Indonesia (X p.p.) and Vietnam (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest gauze supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per square meter), while Thailand ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Gauze Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of gauze (excluding medical gauze) increased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gauze imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X square meters) represented the key importer of gauze (excluding medical gauze), achieving X% of total imports. Vietnam (X square meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X square meters). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Malaysia (X square meters), the Philippines (X square meters) and Singapore (X square meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

Indonesia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gauze (excluding medical gauze) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (X%) and Singapore (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Vietnam (X%) and the Philippines (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Vietnam (X p.p.) and the Philippines (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per square meter), while Thailand ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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