France: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in France

The French uncoated kraft liner market expanded markedly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in France

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production expanded markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from France

Uncoated kraft liner exports from France totaled X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into France

In 2023, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform