Pakistan: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani printing and writing paper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Pakistan

In value terms, printing and writing paper production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt curtailment. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Pakistan

Printing and writing paper exports from Pakistan totaled X tons in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 235% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 150% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Pakistan, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan amounted to +16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+19.2% per year) and Tanzania (+95.9% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Pakistan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Afghanistan totaled +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+112.9% per year) and the United States (+19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 South Korea (+54.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, printing and writing paper imports into Pakistan contracted to X tons, reducing by -9.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Pakistan, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Pakistan, together comprising 74% of total imports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw 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

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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