Southern Asia: Recovered Paper Market 2024

Recovered Paper Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian recovered paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Recovered Paper Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, recovered paper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of recovered paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated modest 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sri Lanka (X tons) represented the major exporter of recovered paper in Southern Asia, creating X% of total export.

Sri Lanka was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Sri Lanka (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) also remains the largest recovered paper supplier in Southern Asia.

In Sri Lanka, recovered paper exports expanded 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, recovered paper export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of recovered paper imported in Southern Asia fell to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, recovered paper imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered paper imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Pakistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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