India: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in India

In 2022, the Indian printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in India

In value terms, printing and writing paper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from India

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported from India fell modestly to X tons, dropping by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into India

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of printing and writing paper increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to India, together comprising X% of total imports. Japan, the United States, Finland, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to India were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Japan, Finland, the United States, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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