India: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in India

The Indian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in India

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from India

In 2021, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exported from India surged to X tons, rising by 90% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from India, with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Nepal, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, Jordan and Iran, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from India were Nigeria ($X), Kenya ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Nepal, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Jordan, South Africa and Iran, which together accounted for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into India

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported into India; shrinking by -31.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 104%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to India, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia amounted to +27.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.4% per year) and the United States (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to India, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +28.1%, recorded 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 import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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