Sri Lanka - Printing and Writing Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Report Update: Apr 1, 2024

Sri Lanka - Printing and Writing Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Price for Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka
  4. Exports of Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka

Price for Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $1,318 per ton in 2022, jumping by 51% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Finland ($1,291 per ton) and China ($1,227 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,066 per ton) and India ($1,107 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $1,860 per ton, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($3,747 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($1,119 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka

In 2022, approx. 113K tons of printing and writing paper were imported into Sri Lanka; reducing by -36% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports contracted modestly to $150M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 6.3%.

Import of Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India64.250.554.755.1-5.0%
China31.521.621.032.00.5%
Indonesia28.024.823.024.8-4.0%
Finland0.41.72.57.0159.6%
Thailand3.42.42.92.5-9.7%
Hong Kong SAR4.72.41.51.7-28.8%
Others45.642.148.926.4-16.7%
Total178146155150-5.5%

Top Suppliers of Printing and Writing Paper to Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. India (49.7K tons)
  2. China (26.1K tons)
  3. Indonesia (21.1K tons)
  4. Finland (5.4K tons)
  5. Thailand (2.3K tons)
  6. Hong Kong SAR (1.2K tons)

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported from Sri Lanka surged to 1.8K tons, jumping by 142% on 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $3.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Printing and Writing Paper in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bangladesh3793104281,93072.0%
Kenya20.622.529.2648215.7%
United Arab Emirates15.82.51.8282161.3%
Maldives24639.2240201-6.5%
TurkeyN/A16.9N/A56.983.5%
India11194.562.536.6-30.9%
Jordan35.028.022.214.1-26.1%
Oman57.739.329.77.5-49.3%
Pakistan38.835.432.13.6-54.7%
Iran48.6149117N/A55.2%
Others122247307100-6.4%
Total1,0759841,2703,28045.0%

Top Export Markets for Printing and Writing Paper from Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. Bangladesh (1161.2 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (192.2 tons)
  3. Kenya (173.1 tons)
  4. Maldives (113.9 tons)
  5. Turkey (50.8 tons)
  6. India (24.4 tons)
  7. Jordan (10.0 tons)
  8. Pakistan (1.2 tons)
  9. Oman (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for printing and writing paper in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
  • FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
  • FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated

Country coverage:

  • Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
Store
Blog
Event
Sri Lanka - Printing and Writing Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 409

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for printing and writing paper in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 382

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 224

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in sheets in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 219

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in rolls in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 209

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under 40 g/m² in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 304

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 312

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 293

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka - Handmade Paper And Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Apr 10, 2024
Eye 772

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the handmade paper market in Sri Lanka.

World - Printing and Writing Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Apr 1, 2024
Eye 2614

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for printing and writing paper.

Best Import Markets for Printing and Writing Paper
Oct 30, 2023
Eye 244

In today's globalized world, trade plays a crucial role in the economic development of nations. This article explores the top import markets for printing and writing paper, providing key statistics and highlighting the IndexBox market intelligence platform. The United States, Germany, and France are among the top importers, indicating a significant demand for these products. IndexBox offers valuable market data and analysis to help businesses make informed decisions and capitalize on the growth opportunities in the printing and writing paper industry.

Global Printing and Writing Paper Market Rebounds from 2020's Decline, Totalling $99B
Apr 20, 2022
Eye 549

After a 13%-decline a year earlier, the global printing and writing paper market picked up 7.7%, reaching $99B in 2021. 

Global Imports of Printing Paper Fall Dramatically, but China Increases Its Purchases
Sep 6, 2021
Eye 1152

Digitalization has put pressure on the world’s trade of printing and writing paper. Over the past decade, global imports of printing and writing paper dropped from 47M tons in 2010 to 31M tons in 2020. In value terms, imports declined to $27.6B. The U.S., Germany and France remain the largest importers of printing and writing paper worldwide. China features as the only county that boosted its paper imports last year. In 2020, the average printing and writing paper import price fell by -3.2% y-o-y to $899 per ton 2020. Germany, Indonesia, Finland and Sweden constitute the largest exporters of printing and writing paper.  

Global Printing and Writing Paper Market - Production Dropped 2.8% to 99.6M Tons in 2018
Oct 3, 2019
Eye 745

In 2018, the amount of printing and writing paper produced worldwide amounted to 99.6M tons, a decrease of 2.8% y-o-y.

Paper and Paperboard Market - Germany Is the Global Leader in Exports of Printing Paper, Writing Paper and Paperboard
Nov 1, 2015
Eye 1730

Germany continued its dominance in the global trade of printing paper, writing paper and paperboard. In 2014, Germany exported X thousand tons of printing paper, writing paper and paperboard totaling X million USD, X% under the previous year.

Top Import Markets for Uncoated Wood Free Printing Paper
Dec 14, 2023
Eye 188

Explore the top import markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper, including the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, and more. Get key statistics and insights from IndexBox market intelligence platform.

Import Markets for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers
Nov 10, 2023
Eye 225

Explore the top import markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, including key statistics and import values. Discover the leading countries and their demand for high-quality papers.

Best Import Markets for Printing and Writing Paper
Oct 30, 2023
Eye 244

In today's globalized world, trade plays a crucial role in the economic development of nations. This article explores the top import markets for printing and writing paper, providing key statistics and highlighting the IndexBox market intelligence platform. The United States, Germany, and France are among the top importers, indicating a significant demand for these products. IndexBox offers valuable market data and analysis to help businesses make informed decisions and capitalize on the growth opportunities in the printing and writing paper industry.

Global Printing and Writing Paper Market Rebounds from 2020's Decline, Totalling $99B
Apr 20, 2022
Eye 549

After a 13%-decline a year earlier, the global printing and writing paper market picked up 7.7%, reaching $99B in 2021. 

Global Imports of Printing Paper Fall Dramatically, but China Increases Its Purchases
Sep 6, 2021
Eye 1152

Digitalization has put pressure on the world’s trade of printing and writing paper. Over the past decade, global imports of printing and writing paper dropped from 47M tons in 2010 to 31M tons in 2020. In value terms, imports declined to $27.6B. The U.S., Germany and France remain the largest importers of printing and writing paper worldwide. China features as the only county that boosted its paper imports last year. In 2020, the average printing and writing paper import price fell by -3.2% y-o-y to $899 per ton 2020. Germany, Indonesia, Finland and Sweden constitute the largest exporters of printing and writing paper.  

Free Data: Printing and Writing Paper - Sri Lanka