Southern Asia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Southern Asia

The South Asian market for household and sanitary articles of paper shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Southern Asia

Exports of household and sanitary articles of paper dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the major exporter of household and sanitary articles of paper, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. Sri Lanka (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Sri Lanka experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Maldives (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into India decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (X%), Maldives (X%) and Bangladesh (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. By contrast, Pakistan (X%), Sri Lanka (X%) and Afghanistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Maldives (X p.p.), Pakistan (X p.p.), Nepal (X p.p.), Sri Lanka (X p.p.) and Bangladesh (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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household and sanitary articles of paper in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Maldives (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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