Southern Asia: Register Book Market 2025

Register Book Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian register book market decreased by -9.2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 5.5%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Register Book Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, register book production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Register Book Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Register book exports surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 16% on 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, register book exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the registers, account books, order books and receipt books exports, with a CAGR of +7.6% 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 register book supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +10.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 +2.5% per year.

Register Book Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of registers, account books, order books and receipt books increased by 64% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, register book imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) and India (X tons) dominates imports structure, together achieving 76% of total imports. Nepal (X tons) took an 8.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (4.7%). Bangladesh (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and Bhutan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest register book importing markets in Southern Asia were India ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), together comprising 80% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +31.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -29.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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