Austria: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Austria

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Austrian uncoated kraft liner market, when its value increased by 3.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Austria

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -30.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 4.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from Austria, together accounting for 68% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner, when their volume increased by 3% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Austria, with a combined 79% share of total imports. The United States, the Netherlands, Belgium and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +56.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Austria, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, the Netherlands, Hungary and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +55.7%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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