Southern Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

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

In 2021, the South Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported in Southern Asia soared to X tons, picking up by 76% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 83%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 106%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Southern Asia, creating 100% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports, with a CAGR of +13.4% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +11.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -2.0% per year.

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

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were imported in Southern Asia; which is down by -13% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 67%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the largest importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in 2021, accounting for approx. 35% and 34% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together making up a 28% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +41.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Nepal ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 81% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +35.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 13%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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