India: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in India

The Indian market for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in India

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from India

In 2022, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from India declined dramatically to X tons, dropping by -62% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 192%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from India, together comprising 78% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +344.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from India, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +255.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+167.7% per year) and Qatar (+50.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into India

Imports of pulp from fibres other than wood into India contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, falling by -25.3% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to India, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +117.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Germany ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to India, together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +150.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 52%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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