CIS: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in CIS

The CIS uncoated kraft liner market reached $X in 2021, rising by 4.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.3% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in CIS

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Russia (X tons), together recording 100% of total export.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated kraft liner exports, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at +12.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +2.2% per year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in CIS

Uncoated kraft liner imports declined to X tons in 2021, waning by -13.7% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 25%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of uncoated kraft liner, namely Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.5% share, followed by Belarus (9%). The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up 4.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets in the CIS were Kazakhstan ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. Belarus, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +19.9%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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