Southern Asia: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian sulphite wrapping paper market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphite wrapping paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of sulphite wrapping paper, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphite wrapping paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 X% per year.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of sulphite wrapping paper imported in Southern Asia fell markedly to X tons, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) represented the main importers of sulphite wrapping paper in Southern Asia, together committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Maldives (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Nepal (X tons) and India (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Maldives ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Maldives ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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