Southern Asia: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian paper and paperboard market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, paper and paperboard production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exported in Southern Asia contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Pakistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Paper and paperboard imports dropped rapidly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), comprising an X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bangladesh experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (X p.p.) and Pakistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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