Southern Asia: Market for Printing And Writing Paper, Other Paper And Paperboard 2019

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Southern Asia

The revenue of the printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard market in Southern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the consumption of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of consumption of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Southern Asia

In 2017, production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Southern Asia totaled X square meters, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total output indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached its peak figure volume of X square meters in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Southern Asia

In 2017, the amount of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard exported in Southern Asia stood at X square meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. The exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard stood at $X in 2017. The exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Southern Asia

India (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in 2017.

India was also the fastest growing in terms of the printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of India decreased by -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In India, exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Export Prices for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Southern Asia

The export price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Southern Asia stood at $X per thousand square meters in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The export price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached their peak level of $X per thousand square meters. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard stood at a somewhat lower level.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by India (-X% per year).

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Southern Asia

In 2017, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Southern Asia amounted to X square meters, rising by X% against the previous year. The imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Southern Asia

India represented the key importer of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X square meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Pakistan (X square meters) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Sri Lanka (X square meters) and Bangladesh (X square meters). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Nepal (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Nepal (+X%), Pakistan (+X%), Sri Lanka (+X%) and Bangladesh (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest growing importer in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India decreased by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Southern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

In India, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+X% per year) and Sri Lanka (+X% per year).

Import Prices for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Southern Asia

The import price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Southern Asia stood at $X per thousand square meters in 2017, flattening at the previous year. The import price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard attained their peak level of $X per thousand square meters. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Pakistan ($X per thousand square meters) and Sri Lanka ($X per thousand square meters), while Bangladesh ($X per thousand square meters) and India ($X per thousand square meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform