Southern Asia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Southern Asia

The South Asian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.4% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26,287% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 72% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons), together making up a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from India stood at -14.5%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+39.6%) and Sri Lanka (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +39.6% from 2012-2021. Bangladesh (+20 p.p.) and Sri Lanka (+6.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by -26% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In India, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² contracted by an average annual rate of -15.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (+36.6% per year) and Sri Lanka (+17.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Southern Asia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 54% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², namely India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Nepal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² importing markets in Southern Asia were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +5.2%, saw 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($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 (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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