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Nepal: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in Nepal

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Nepalese recovered paper market, when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Recovered Paper Production in Nepal

In value terms, recovered paper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. Recovered paper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, overseas shipments of recovered paper increased by 48% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 194%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 184%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for recovered paper exports from Nepal, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered paper exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at -15.5%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered paper exports from Nepal, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled -10.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+9.5%).

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, purchases abroad of recovered paper decreased by -11.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 885% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered paper imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 923%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest recovered paper supplier to Nepal, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered paper imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand stood at -23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+5.9% per year) and India (+23.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), the United States ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest recovered paper suppliers to Nepal, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +23.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the recovered paper market in Nepal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1669 - Recovered paper

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024