India: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in India

The Indian market for household and sanitary articles of paper dropped modestly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in India

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from India

In 2023, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper exported from India soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Sri Lanka exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sri Lanka stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from India were Sri Lanka ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Nepal, Bhutan, Ireland, Oman, Somalia, Australia, Qatar and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Somalia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into India

In 2023, supplies from abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to India, together accounting for X% of total imports. Vietnam, Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to India were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, the United States, the Netherlands, Turkey, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Indonesia, France and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform