Southern Asia: Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market 2025

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian cellulose pulp machinery market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -40.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material exported in Southern Asia soared to X units, growing by 95% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X units) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material exports, with a CAGR of +12.9% 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 cellulose pulp machinery supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, cellulose pulp machinery exports increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -23.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -1.0% per year.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Cellulose pulp machinery imports expanded significantly to X units in 2022, increasing by 5.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 553%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 489% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) was the largest importer of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, mixing up 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X units), achieving a 28% share of total imports. The following importers - Nepal (X units) and Pakistan (X units) - each reached a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellulose pulp machinery imports into India stood at +5.5%. At the same time, Nepal (+17.5%) and Bangladesh (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Pakistan (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+7.9 p.p.) and Nepal (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Pakistan and Bangladesh saw its share reduced by -2.6% and -5.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material in Southern Asia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 3.3% share.

In India, cellulose pulp machinery imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (-6.6% per year) and Pakistan (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -23.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while Nepal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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