| Product Code: ETC10191054 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
India`s printing paper import market in 2024 continued to see significant concentration, with top exporting countries being Russia, China, USA, India, and Germany. Despite the high concentration, the market experienced a sharp decline in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -42.25% from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 saw a notable decrease of -27.73%. These trends indicate a challenging landscape for importers and highlight the need for strategic adjustments in the printing paper import sector in India.

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 Printing Paper Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Printing Paper Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Printing Paper Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Basis Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Coating, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Printing Paper Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly paper products in India |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of digital printing technologies in the country |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of recycled paper in printing industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like pulp and chemicals |
4.3.2 Intense competition from digital media impacting traditional printing paper demand |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns leading to regulations on paper manufacturing processes |
5 India Printing Paper Market Trends |
6 India Printing Paper Market, By Types |
6.1 India Printing Paper Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Offset Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Bond Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Art Paper, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 India Printing Paper Market, By Basis Weight |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Lightweight, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Standard, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavyweight, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 India Printing Paper Market, By Coating |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Coated, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Uncoated, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Glossy, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Matte, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 India Printing Paper Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Publishing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Printing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 India Printing Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Labeling, 2021 - 2031F |
7 India Printing Paper Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Printing Paper Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Printing Paper Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Printing Paper Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of printing paper in India |
8.2 Percentage of printing paper made from recycled materials |
8.3 Adoption rate of digital printing technologies in the printing industry |
8.4 Percentage of printing paper manufacturers using sustainable practices |
8.5 Growth rate of the printing paper market in India |
9 India Printing Paper Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Printing Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Printing Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Basis Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Printing Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Coating, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Printing Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Printing Paper Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Printing Paper Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Printing Paper Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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