Southern Asia: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Southern Asia

For the sixth consecutive year, the South Asian self-adhesive paper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.6% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +69.1% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of self-adhesive paper and paperboard were exported in Southern Asia; picking up by 55% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +10.2% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest self-adhesive paper supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, self-adhesive paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 +0.5% per year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, self-adhesive paper imports in Southern Asia soared to X tons, increasing by 27% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +105.0% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 75% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bangladesh (7%). Sri Lanka (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bangladesh (+10.0%), Sri Lanka (+8.1%) and Pakistan (+6.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012-2021. Pakistan (-2.3 p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-adhesive paper and paperboard in Southern Asia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 14% share.

In India, self-adhesive paper imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+13.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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