Pakistan: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani uncoated kraft liner market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, which is down by -29.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, exports of uncoated kraft liner from Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 2,938% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9,704% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 5,971%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Pakistan, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Yemen (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (0.0% per year) and Yemen (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Pakistan, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+76.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Afghanistan (+91.5%).

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated kraft liner were imported into Pakistan; waning by -29.7% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Pakistan, together accounting for 60% of total imports. The United States, South Africa, France, Canada, Russia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Brazil and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Pakistan were Sweden ($X), Australia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, France, South Africa, Russia, Canada, Austria, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Brazil and Germany, which together accounted for a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +18.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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