U.S. - Uncoated Kraft Liner - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Uncoated Kraft Liner - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Uncoated Kraft Liner Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Uncoated Kraft Liner Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports in the United States
  4. Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports in the United States

Uncoated Kraft Liner Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $620 per ton, dropping by -2.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable downturn. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $846 per ton. From October 2022 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($937 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($462 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $1,174 per ton, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 8.7% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,236 per ton in July 2023, and then shrank in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,320 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($771 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports in the United States

Uncoated kraft liner exports from the United States rose to 3.6M tons in 2022, with an increase of 3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 8.2% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.2M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $2.9B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Uncoated Kraft Liner in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico5384786456828.2%
Canada22323231333915.0%
China2583422202721.8%
Costa Rica13311113919914.4%
Ecuador99.110510819024.2%
Guatemala1501551531847.0%
Italy14612395.1129-4.0%
Chile52.051.753.178.214.6%
Turkey54.672.465.973.210.3%
Spain72.753.759.665.7-3.3%
Honduras47.142.151.661.29.1%
Dominican Republic64.543.557.157.1-4.0%
Morocco25.622.132.854.728.8%
Others5284564125501.4%
Total2,3922,2892,4052,9347.0%

Top Export Markets for Uncoated Kraft Liner from the United States in 2022:

  1. Mexico (807.3K tons)
  2. China (384.5K tons)
  3. Canada (370.0K tons)
  4. Guatemala (225.3K tons)
  5. Ecuador (218.6K tons)
  6. Costa Rica (217.3K tons)
  7. Italy (183.9K tons)
  8. Chile (103.9K tons)
  9. Spain (85.9K tons)
  10. Turkey (82.2K tons)
  11. Honduras (72.2K tons)
  12. Morocco (69.0K tons)
  13. Dominican Republic (68.5K tons)

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports in the United States

Uncoated kraft liner imports into the United States dropped to 254K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -13.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14%.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports fell modestly to $272M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%.

Import of Uncoated Kraft Liner in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada193166208192-0.2%
Finland17.524.921.029.819.4%
Australia87.034.838.228.0-31.5%
Sweden1.10.99.615.3140.5%
Russia4.71.24.33.6-8.5%
Others2.82.14.02.80.0%
Total306230285272-3.9%

Top Suppliers of Uncoated Kraft Liner to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (168.7K tons)
  2. Finland (34.3K tons)
  3. Australia (27.5K tons)
  4. Sweden (16.1K tons)
  5. Russia (4.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the uncoated kraft liner market in the U.S.. 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:

  • Prodcom 17123100 - Uncoated, unbleached kraftliner in rolls or sheets (excluding for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
  • Prodcom 17123200 - Uncoated kraftliner in rolls or sheets (excluding unbleached, f or writing, printing or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

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  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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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  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
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