Bangladesh: Photographic Paper Market 2025

Photographic Paper Market Size in Bangladesh

In 2021, the Bangladeshi photographic paper market increased by 72% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Paper Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2021, photographic paper exports from Bangladesh totaled X square meters, approximately equating 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 0.1% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main destinations of photographic paper exports from Bangladesh.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for photographic paper exported from Bangladesh worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic paper export price amounted to $X per square meter, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.8%).

Photographic Paper Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, the amount of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles imported into Bangladesh soared to X square meters, with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Hong Kong SAR (X square meters) and Malaysia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic paper imports to Bangladesh, with a combined 91% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Germany, which together accounted for a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest photographic paper suppliers to Bangladesh, together accounting for 87% of total imports. These countries were followed by Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Germany, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +46.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic paper import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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