Pakistan: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Pakistan

After three years of decline, the Pakistani market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 28% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Pakistan

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +50.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 59%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 66% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Pakistan, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania stood at +90.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.7% per year) and Canada (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Pakistan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Tanzania stood at +138.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+10.4% per year) and Canada (+20.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ethiopia ($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 Tanzania (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Pakistan

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 18% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Pakistan, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Brazil, South Korea, the United States, the UK, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +76.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Pakistan were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, South Korea, the United States, the UK, Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +75.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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