| Product Code: ETC7550278 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s paper and board import market continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as Canada, Russia, Australia, South Korea, and Malaysia in 2024, reflecting a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration. Despite a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.84% from 2020 to 2024, there was a noticeable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -12.94%. This data suggests a complex landscape for India`s paper and board imports, with potential shifts in market dynamics and trade relationships influencing the industry`s performance.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Paper and Board Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Paper and Board Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Paper and Board Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Paper and Board Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Growth in e-commerce industry leading to higher demand for packaging materials |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of eco-friendly paper and board products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging materials such as plastics |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to waste management and recycling |
5 India Paper and Board Market Trends |
6 India Paper and Board Market, By Types |
6.1 India Paper and Board Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Printing and Writing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Newsprint, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Tissue, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartonboard, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Containerboard, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 India Paper and Board Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Types, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Paper and Board Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Paper and Board Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Paper and Board Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Paper and Board Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of paper and board products made from recycled materials |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly packaging solutions in the market |
8.3 Investment in research and development for innovative paper and board products |
9 India Paper and Board Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Paper and Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Paper and Board Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Paper and Board Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Paper and Board Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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