China - Uncoated Kraft Liner - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Uncoated Kraft Liner Prices in China

China Uncoated Kraft Liner Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the uncoated kraft liner price amounted to $699 per ton (CIF, China), reducing by -2.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 3% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $763 per ton. From April 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were New Zealand ($801 per ton) and the United States ($778 per ton), while the price for Japan ($591 per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($611 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Uncoated Kraft Liner Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was unbleached kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($700 per ton), while the price for kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm stood at $669 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by kraft paper and paperboard; kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 (-0.7%).

China Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

In September 2022, the amount of uncoated kraft liner imported into China contracted to 75K tons, with a decrease of -10.4% against August 2022 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +6.4% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.3% against July 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 36% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 84K tons in August 2022, and then dropped in the following month.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports fell to $52M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.5% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +5.9% against July 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 40% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 60K tons in August 2022, and then reduced in the following month.

China Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports by Type

In September 2022, unbleached kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (74K tons) was the main type of uncoated kraft liner supplied to China, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (1.4K tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of unbleached kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm stood at +6.4%.

In value terms, unbleached kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($51M) constituted the largest type of uncoated kraft liner supplied to China, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by kraftliner, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($954K), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

China Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports by Country

Russia (30K tons), the United States (29K tons) and Australia (8.4K tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to China, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($22M), Russia ($19M) and Australia ($5.6M) appeared to be the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to China, together accounting for 90% of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the uncoated kraft liner market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 17123100 - Uncoated, unbleached kraftliner in rolls or sheets (excluding for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
  • Prodcom 17123200 - Uncoated kraftliner in rolls or sheets (excluding unbleached, f or writing, printing or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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