Sri Lanka: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell to $X in 2021, waning by -9.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -26.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were exported from Sri Lanka; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Sri Lanka

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls into Sri Lanka dropped modestly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -4.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+20.6% per year) and Singapore (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Sri Lanka, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+16.1% per year) and Singapore (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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