Southern Asia: Paper Bag Machine Market 2025

Paper Bag Machine Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian paper bag machine market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paper Bag Machine Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, paper bag machine production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 173% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Bag Machine Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

For the third consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard, which increased by 213% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by +19 percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest paper bag machine supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +13.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -43.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while India totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+4.9%).

Paper Bag Machine Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, imports of machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard in Southern Asia soared to X units, rising by 204% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 305% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag machine imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 306% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X units) represented the major importer of machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard, creating 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by India (X units), constituting a 21% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard imports, with a CAGR of +81.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+19.2%) and Bangladesh (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Pakistan (+72 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bangladesh (-10.2 p.p.) and India (-44.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard in Southern Asia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +19.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+51.8% per year) and Bangladesh (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -64.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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