Southern Asia: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian newspaper market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, newspaper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals, when their volume increased by 26% to X units. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X units), creating a 6.6% share of total exports. Afghanistan (X units) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newspaper exports from India stood at -24.4%. At the same time, Afghanistan (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +5.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Pakistan (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Pakistan (+6 p.p.) and Afghanistan (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by -8.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest newspaper supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports.

In India, newspaper exports contracted by an average annual rate of -12.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+17.6% per year) and Pakistan (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Afghanistan ($X per unit), while India ($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 (+15.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X units of newspapers, journals and periodicals were imported in Southern Asia; dropping by -6.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper imports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 81% of total imports in 2022. Bangladesh (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.7% share, followed by Sri Lanka (5.6%). Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newspaper imports into India stood at -13.1%. Bangladesh (-11.1%), Pakistan (-16.8%) and Sri Lanka (-20.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Bangladesh increased by +11 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported newspapers, journals and periodicals in Southern Asia, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to -3.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (-12.7% per year) and Pakistan (-13.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 117% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per unit), while Bangladesh ($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 (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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