Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Pakistan - 2023

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $1,489 per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,972 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($373 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $583 per ton, dropping by -73.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $7,647 per ton in 2020; however, 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 the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -11.2% per year.

Imports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses imported into Pakistan reduced remarkably to 213 tons, which is down by -28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 90% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses fell rapidly to $317K in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year.

Import of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	76.5	49.7	73.3	81.9	2.3%
United Kingdom	77.8	27.8	89.6	54.9	-11.0%
Netherlands	13.5	11.5	14.9	9.5	-11.1%
Germany	6.7	5.4	6.6	4.0	-15.8%
Turkey	2.2	2.3	4.7	3.3	14.5%
Belgium	29.4	12.6	1.6	0.2	-81.1%
Others	236	119	203	163	-11.6%
Total	442	228	394	317	-10.5%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Pakistan in 2022:

China (45.6 tons)
United Kingdom (28.6 tons)
Netherlands (25.5 tons)
Germany (3.5 tons)
Turkey (2.2 tons)
Belgium (0.1 tons)

Exports of Paper; Tracing Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Pakistan

In 2022, exports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses from Pakistan surged to 75 kg, rising by 275% against the year before. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 567%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of paper; tracing papers, in rolls or sheetses contracted slightly to $44 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 96%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $45, and then dropped slightly in the following year.