Southern Asia: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian 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% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Southern Asia

In value terms, printing and writing paper production contracted 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 remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported in Southern Asia declined slightly to X tons, waning by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printing and writing paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest printing and writing paper supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, printing and writing paper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported in Southern Asia; with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a pronounced 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 growth pace was the most rapid 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion 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 level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India represented the largest importer of printing and writing paper in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bangladesh (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%). Nepal (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Pakistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Nepal increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In India, printing and writing paper imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Nepal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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