Global Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2023

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size

The global uncoated kraft liner market reached $X in 2021, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Global consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports

In 2021, global exports of uncoated kraft liner reduced slightly to X tons, waning by -3.5% on 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) represented the main exporter of uncoated kraft liner, generating 34% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together constituting a 35% share of total exports. Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier worldwide, comprising 33% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of global exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +1.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+2.6% per year) and Finland (+21.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports

In 2021, the amount of uncoated kraft liner imported worldwide declined slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 6.5%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of uncoated kraft liner, namely Germany, Mexico, China, Italy, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, Turkey, Guatemala, the United States and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. France (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 25% share of global imports. China, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, Guatemala, Turkey, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +7.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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