Pakistan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were exported from Pakistan; with an increase of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Pakistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the United States, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 suppliers to Pakistan were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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