Southern Asia: Ink Market 2024

Ink Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian ink market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable 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, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Ink Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, ink production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Ink Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After seven years of decline, shipments abroad of inks (excluding printing ink) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ink exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the key exporter of inks (excluding printing ink) in Southern Asia, mixing up X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the inks (excluding printing ink) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest ink supplier in Southern Asia.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Ink Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Ink imports rose significantly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, ink imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (X%). Nepal (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Nepal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Bangladesh (X p.p.) and Pakistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of India (X p.p.) and Nepal (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported inks (excluding printing ink) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per ton), while Nepal ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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