Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka
  4. Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded stood at $3,331 per ton in 2022, reducing by -55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 112%. The export price peaked at $8,683 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($9,430 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($262 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 India (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded stood at $5,727 per ton in 2022, waning by -19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $10,320 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($12,041 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($1,772 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka

In 2022, overseas shipments of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded increased by 2,363% to 412 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets exports skyrocketed to $1.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom0.210.6N/A4031163.1%
Singapore0.10.20.23381400.7%
United Arab Emirates0.750.50.5333680.6%
Maldives4.0N/A3.0187260.2%
Hong Kong SARN/AN/AN/A14.50%
PortugalN/AN/AN/A5.20%
BangladeshN/AN/AN/A4.20%
Oman181N/AN/A0.1-91.8%
Others11.447.912087.797.4%
Total1971091241,37291.0%

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter in Single Sheets from Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (140.2 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (73.1 tons)
  3. Maldives (55.5 tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (55.4 tons)
  5. Singapore (38.3 tons)
  6. Bangladesh (14.7 tons)
  7. Portugal (7.0 tons)
  8. Oman (0.1 tons)

Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded imported into Sri Lanka dropped rapidly to 124 tons, which is down by -80.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 64%.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets imports declined markedly to $712K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13%.

Import of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom85.247.111718930.4%
Singapore10687.442.31060.0%
United Arab Emirates13.94.0N/A10696.8%
India5,5863,2873,50193.6-74.4%
China7.70.95.251.187.9%
Hong Kong SARN/AN/AN/A41.40%
Canada1.4N/AN/A35.1192.7%
Malaysia1,2874853989.2-80.7%
PakistanN/AN/AN/A8.20%
JapanN/AN/AN/A7.80%
MaldivesN/AN/AN/A5.40%
Others26410846860.6-38.8%
Total7,3514,0194,531712-54.1%

Top Suppliers of Printed Matter in Single Sheets to Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. India (29.1 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (23.6 tons)
  3. Hong Kong SAR (17.6 tons)
  4. China (10.1 tons)
  5. Singapore (9.1 tons)
  6. United Arab Emirates (8.8 tons)
  7. Canada (5.2 tons)
  8. Pakistan (4.6 tons)
  9. Japan (2.4 tons)
  10. Malaysia (2.3 tons)
  11. Maldives (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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