Pakistan: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Pakistan

After two years of growth, the Pakistani paper and paperboard market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Pakistan

In value terms, paper and paperboard production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Bahrain, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X 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 Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard into Pakistan dropped to X tons, falling by X% against 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Pakistan, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Thailand, Spain, Japan, Canada, the United States, Australia, Russia, Brazil and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Pakistan were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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