Southern Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

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

The South Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were exported in Southern Asia; approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the largest importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), Nepal (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Nepal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) and Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X p.p.), Bangladesh (X p.p.) and Nepal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and Nepal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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