Turkey: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish uncoated kraft liner market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 30% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Turkey

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, the amount of uncoated kraft liner exported from Turkey surged to X tons, rising by 478% against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Turkey, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Greece stood at +16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+46.6% per year) and Bulgaria (+53.5% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Turkey, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Greece totaled +22.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+43.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+47.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. 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 +7.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Iran (+42.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier to Turkey, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+6.2% per year) and Poland (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Turkey, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+9.3% per year) and Poland (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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