India: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in India

The Indian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 19% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from India

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when their volume increased by 84% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 175%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from India, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +77.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X), Italy ($X) and Nepal ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from India worldwide, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +72.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 81%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 United States (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into India

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to India, together comprising 80% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Japan, Bangladesh, Taiwan (Chinese) and the United States, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to India, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Spain, Japan, Bangladesh, Taiwan (Chinese) and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +27.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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