Southern Asia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2023, the South Asian uncoated kraft liner market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2023, exports of uncoated kraft liner in Southern Asia dropped dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports declined significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of uncoated kraft liner, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated kraft liner exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of India increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, uncoated kraft liner exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of uncoated kraft liner was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the major importer of uncoated kraft liner in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Bangladesh (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets in Southern Asia were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and Bangladesh ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform