Southern Asia: Exercise Book Market 2024

Exercise Book Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian exercise book market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exercise Book Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, exercise book production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exercise Book Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of exercise books exported in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 45% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exercise book exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Sri Lanka (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to exercise book exports from India stood at +6.4%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+48.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +48.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Sri Lanka (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest exercise book supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 41%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.5%).

Exercise Book Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of exercise books decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exercise book imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 92% of total imports in 2022. Bhutan (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to exercise book imports into Afghanistan stood at +9.3%. At the same time, India (+11.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +11.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bhutan (-1.8%) and Pakistan (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Afghanistan (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (-4.4 p.p.) and Bhutan (-4.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported exercise books in Southern Asia, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bhutan ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 1.5% share.

In Afghanistan, exercise book imports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bhutan (-2.6% per year) and Pakistan (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Afghanistan ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while Bhutan ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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