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Newsprint Market Size in Bangladesh
The Bangladeshi newsprint market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Newsprint Production in Bangladesh
In value terms, newsprint production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 4.2% against the previous year. Newsprint production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.
Newsprint Exports
Exports from Bangladesh
After eight years of growth, shipments abroad of newsprint decreased by -1.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 63%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
In value terms, newsprint exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.
Exports by Country
China (X tons) was the main destination for newsprint exports from Bangladesh, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +13.4%.
In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for newsprint exports from Bangladesh, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +11.6%.
Export Prices by Country
The average newsprint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-1.6%).
Newsprint Imports
Imports into Bangladesh
In 2022, overseas purchases of newsprint increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, newsprint imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
South Korea (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Bangladesh, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Belarus, Sweden, Malaysia, Canada, Thailand and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, South Korea ($X), Russia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest newsprint suppliers to Bangladesh, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Sweden, Belarus, Malaysia, Slovenia, Canada and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
Malaysia, with a CAGR of +36.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average newsprint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the newsprint market in Bangladesh. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1671 - Newsprint
Country coverage:
- Bangladesh
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Bangladesh
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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