
China - Uncoated Kraft Liner - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
China: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023
Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in China
In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Chinese uncoated kraft liner market, when its value decreased by -6.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.
Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in China
In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.
Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports
Exports from China
In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 611%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 658% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Malaysia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from China, together accounting for 84% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +81.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Malaysia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from China, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia totaled +28.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+74.1% per year) and Vietnam (+27.6% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price increased by +82.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Poland (+44.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports
Imports into China
Uncoated kraft liner imports into China fell remarkably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -34.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.
In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 65%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
The United States (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to China, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Finland, Taiwan (Chinese) and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 12%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to China were the United States ($X), Russia ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports. Japan, Finland, Taiwan (Chinese) and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.
Sweden, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Australia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Platform
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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