Southern Asia: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Southern Asia

The South Asian paper industry finishing agents market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Southern Asia

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were exported in Southern Asia; rising by X% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the finishing agents used in the paper industry exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest paper industry finishing agents supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, paper industry finishing agents exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported in Southern Asia; approximately reflecting the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the key importer of finishing agents used in the paper industry, constituting X% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Bangladesh (X%). Nepal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of finishing agents used in the paper industry. At the same time, Nepal (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bangladesh experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) and Nepal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported finishing agents used in the paper industry in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

In India, paper industry finishing agents imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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