Southern Asia: Tissue Paper Market 2024

Tissue Paper Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian tissue paper market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tissue Paper Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, tissue paper production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tissue Paper Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exported in Southern Asia declined to X tons, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, tissue paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), generating a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tissue paper exports from India stood at +12.5%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+17.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +17.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Bangladesh (+6.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-6.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest tissue paper supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In India, tissue paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.5%).

Tissue Paper Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper increased by less than 0.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main importer of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper, constituting 53% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Sri Lanka (11%), Nepal (8.2%) and Afghanistan (7.5%). Bangladesh (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (+22.3%), Afghanistan (+6.0%), Pakistan (+3.9%) and Sri Lanka (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +22.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bangladesh (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+26 p.p.) and Nepal (+5.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Afghanistan (-2.2 p.p.), Pakistan (-8.5 p.p.), Sri Lanka (-8.9 p.p.) and Bangladesh (-12.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in Southern Asia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +14.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+6.9% per year) and Sri Lanka (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Nepal ($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 (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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