Southern Asia: Paper Knife Market 2024

Paper Knife Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian paper knife market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Knife Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, paper knife production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Paper Knife Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper knife exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper knife exports from India stood at X%. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of India (X p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest paper knife supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while India totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Paper Knife Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper knife imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the largest importer of paper knives in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Bangladesh (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Sri Lanka (X units) and Nepal (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper knives imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) and Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bangladesh (X p.p.), Sri Lanka (X p.p.) and Pakistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper knives in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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