Manufacture Of Other Articles Of Paper And Paperboard Companies in Malaysia

The paper and paperboard industry in Malaysia comprises a large number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are engaged in the manufacture of a wide range of paper and paperboard products. The industry is characterised by a high degree of fragmentation, with the top five companies accounting for only about 20% of total industry revenue.

The industry is highly competitive, with companies vying for market share through a combination of price discounts and product innovation. Product differentiation is also a key competitive strategy, with companies offering a wide range of paper and paperboard products that cater to the needs of different customer segments.

The industry is reliant on imported raw materials, which account for more than 80% of total industry input costs. The main raw materials used in the industry are wood pulp, recycled paper and paperboard, and chemicals.

The industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.1% over the five years through 2019-20, to reach MYR11.4 billion. This growth is driven by rising demand from key end-markets such as packaging, printing and writing, and construction.

The Manufacture of Other Articles of Paper and Paperboard Companies industry in Malaysia has a medium level of concentration. The top four players