Southern Asia: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Southern Asia

After three years of decline, the South Asian market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 18% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Southern Asia

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported in Southern Asia; approximately equating 2020. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coated printing and writing papers exports, with a CAGR of +18.5% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of India (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, coated printing and writing paper exports increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -1.4% per year.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Southern Asia

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 8.6% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -42.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -30.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 69% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Pakistan (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons). All these countries together held near 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to coated printing and writing paper imports into India stood at +4.0%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +5.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Pakistan (-2.0%) and Bangladesh (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India and Sri Lanka increased by +12 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coated printing and writing papers in Southern Asia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 11% share.

In India, coated printing and writing paper imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-2.2% per year) and Pakistan (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Pakistan ($X per ton) and Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and Sri Lanka ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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