India: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in India

After three years of decline, the Indian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 7.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in India

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from India

Exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from India declined dramatically to X tons in 2021, which is down by -23.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from India, together accounting for 50% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from India worldwide, together comprising 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Nepal, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Thailand, Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into India

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -11.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 141%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 140% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to India, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Finland, Hong Kong SAR, Bangladesh, Slovenia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +84.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to India, with a combined 58% share of total imports. The United States, Hong Kong SAR, Bangladesh, Slovenia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +76.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 6.3%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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