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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when its value decreased by -7.3% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.2%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 105% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) represented the major exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Southern Asia, generating 99% 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 sheets exports, with a CAGR of +9.4% 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 sheets supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +7.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 -2.3% per year.

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

Imports in Southern Asia

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to X tons in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, imports posted moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 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 sheets reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sri Lanka (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) were the main importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, together comprising 95% of total imports. Afghanistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets importing markets in Southern Asia were Sri Lanka ($X), India ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, shrinking by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 5.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and Nepal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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