Southern Asia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Southern Asia

The South Asian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Southern Asia dropped modestly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated wood free printing and writing papers 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in Southern Asia.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Bangladesh (X%), Nepal (X%) and Pakistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated wood free printing and writing paper imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Nepal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) and Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X p.p.), Bangladesh (X p.p.) and Nepal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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