United Kingdom: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in the UK

The UK uncoated kraft liner market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in the UK

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 64%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, the amount of uncoated kraft liner exported from the UK surged to X tons, growing by 266% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a modest increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from the UK, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+32.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from the UK, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-10.6% per year) and Sweden (-22.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 India (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into the UK

Uncoated kraft liner imports into the UK expanded slightly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to the UK, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+27.8% per year) and Germany (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to the UK, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+25.2% per year) and Germany (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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