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Sri Lanka - Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka - 2021

Price for Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

The average paper dishes and cups export price stood at $9,360 per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $12,957 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($22,843 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($4,742 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+86.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

The average paper dishes and cups import price stood at $4,138 per ton in 2022, reducing by -17.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,098 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($6,754 per ton), while the price for India ($3,689 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka

In 2022, paper dishes and cups exports from Sri Lanka shrank markedly to 89 tons, reducing by -16.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 106 tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports shrank significantly to $830K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $994K, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	N/A	N/A	0.7	304	43328.6%
Australia	29.9	40.6	132	164	76.4%
United States	153	195	250	163	2.1%
Denmark	41.3	46.4	43.2	115	40.7%
Maldives	45.1	18.7	65.6	35.4	-7.8%
United Kingdom	24.7	25.5	46.4	29.7	6.3%
Norway	138	101	63.6	2.2	-74.8%
Poland	29.2	1.5	0.1	N/A	-94.1%
Others	131	67.2	392	16.8	-49.6%
Total	593	496	994	830	11.9%

Top Export Markets for Paper Dishes and Cups from Sri Lanka in 2022:

United States (26.8 tons)
France (25.7 tons)
Australia (22.5 tons)
Denmark (5.0 tons)
Maldives (3.4 tons)
United Kingdom (1.8 tons)
Norway (0.5 tons)

Imports of Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka

Paper dishes and cups imports into Sri Lanka contracted notably to 89 tons in 2022, which is down by -40.5% on the year before. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports reduced rapidly to $369K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $755K, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Import of Paper Dishes and Cups in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	302	208	300	159	-19.3%
United Arab Emirates	7.8	8.8	10.6	66.8	104.6%
India	111	77.7	106	59.6	-18.7%
Netherlands	39.5	63.9	58.9	36.9	-2.2%
Indonesia	32.3	38.5	47.9	29.5	-3.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	27.4	38.4	40.3	3.0	-52.2%
Germany	53.2	66.9	50.6	N/A	-2.5%
Others	138	93.9	142	14.8	-52.5%
Total	710	597	755	369	-19.6%

Top Suppliers of Paper Dishes and Cups to Sri Lanka in 2022:

Germany (undefined tons)
China (39.0 tons)
India (16.1 tons)
United Arab Emirates (15.8 tons)
Netherlands (10.0 tons)
Indonesia (6.4 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for paper dishes and cups in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17221300 - Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like of paper or paperboard

Country coverage:

Sri Lanka

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023