Southern Asia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Southern Asia

The South Asian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were exported in Southern Asia; falling by -23.8% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 47%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India dominates papers structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2021. Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India decreased at an average annual rate of -8.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bangladesh (+10.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +10.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Bangladesh increased by +2.9 percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled -9.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-1.5%).

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Pakistan (X tons) was the key importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, making up 68% of total imports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), committing a 22% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imports, with a CAGR of +11.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+7.5%) and India (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nepal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bangladesh (-16.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Pakistan increased by +23 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Southern Asia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Nepal, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan stood at +9.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+1.7% per year) and Nepal (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Bangladesh (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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