Southern Asia: Paper File Cover Market 2025

Paper File Cover Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian paper file cover market fell slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper File Cover Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, paper file cover production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper binders, folders and file covers increased by 76% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 114%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper file cover exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 120%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of paper binders, folders and file covers, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper binders, folders and file covers exports, with a CAGR of +24.3% 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 paper file cover supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, paper file cover exports expanded at an average annual rate of +27.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper file cover export price decreased by -16.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 16%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 +2.2% per year.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, paper file cover imports in Southern Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of 21% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper file cover imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan represented the major importer of paper binders, folders and file covers in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 46% of total imports in 2022. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Nepal (X tons) and Bhutan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 51% share of total imports. Afghanistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), India ($X) and Nepal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 90% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +21.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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