Australia and Oceania: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The uncoated kraft liner market in Australia and Oceania expanded notably to $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 50%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the major exporter of uncoated kraft liner in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), committing a 24% share of total exports.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of uncoated kraft liner. Australia (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-12.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, uncoated kraft liner exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.2%).

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 13%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) represented the key importers of uncoated kraft liner in Australia and Oceania, together recording near 86% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), making up a 12% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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