Australia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Australia

The Australian uncoated kraft liner market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Australia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner, when their volume decreased by -0.3% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Australia, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa amounted to +38.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.5% per year) and New Zealand (+28.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Australia were South Africa ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together comprising 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Malaysia, Italy, China, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, India and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +59.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated kraft liner were imported into Australia; surging by 4.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier to Australia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled -3.6%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Australia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand totaled -5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.1%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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