Pakistan: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Pakistan

The Pakistani paper dishes and cups market reduced to $X in 2021, falling by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +18.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Pakistan

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +16.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 33%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Pakistan

Paper dishes and cups exports from Pakistan dropped remarkably to X kg in 2021, declining by -76.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Pakistan, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X kg), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X kg), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at -14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (-46.2% per year) and the United States (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from Pakistan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (-49.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-88.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Netherlands (+86.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Pakistan

Paper dishes and cups imports into Pakistan soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 35% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper dishes and cups supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +42.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+33.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-11.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest paper dishes and cups suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +111.8%, 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

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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