Global Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size

The global uncoated kraft liner market stood at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth 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. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production expanded remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient 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. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports shrank sharply to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States represented the major exporter of uncoated kraft liner in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Sweden (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Finland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%), Germany (X%), Brazil (X%), Russia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Austria (X%), France (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Sweden, Poland and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted significantly to $X in 2023. The total import 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of uncoated kraft liner imports in 2023 were Germany (X tons), China (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together recording X% of total import. It was followed by Spain (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of global imports. China, the UK, Spain, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Guatemala, Costa Rica, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking 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%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform