Southern Asia: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in Southern Asia

The revenue of the lighter market in Southern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The lighter consumption continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of lighter consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Production in Southern Asia

In 2017, the amount of lighters produced in Southern Asia stood at X units, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of lighter production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Lighter Exports in Southern Asia

In 2017, lighter exports in Southern Asia totaled X units, increasing by X% against the previous year. The lighter exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lighter exports reached its maximum volume of X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter exports stood at $X in 2017. The lighter exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the lighter exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports by Country in Southern Asia

India dominates lighter exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Sri Lanka (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest growing in terms of the lighters exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of India (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest lighter supplier in Southern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +X%.

Lighter Export Prices by Country in Southern Asia

The lighter export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The lighter export price continues to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for lighters reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Sri Lanka ($X per thousand units), while India ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Sri Lanka (-X% per year).

Lighter Imports in Southern Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were imported in Southern Asia; falling by -X% against the previous year. The lighter imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lighter imports amounted to $X in 2017. The lighter imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the lighter imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Imports by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, India (X units) represented the main importer for lighters, creating X% of total imports. Pakistan (X units) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Bangladesh (X%) and Nepal (X%).

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to lighter imports into India stood at +X%. At the same time, Pakistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest growing importer in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Nepal (-X%) and Bangladesh (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Bangladesh and Nepal increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Pakistan (-X%) and India (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighters in Southern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+X% per year) and Bangladesh (-X% per year).

Lighter Import Prices by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, the lighter import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per thousand units, going up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for lighters reached its maximum level of $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Bangladesh ($X per thousand units) and India ($X per thousand units), while Pakistan ($X per thousand units) and Nepal ($X per thousand units) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Nepal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform