Belarus: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian uncoated kraft liner market decreased by -2.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a prominent expansion. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Belarus

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner, when their volume increased by 253% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 537%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 553%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Belarus, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+1.6% per year) and Romania (+201.0% per year).

In value terms, Angola ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Belarus, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+1.0% per year) and Romania (+235.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 67% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price increased by +91.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Romania (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Belarus

Uncoated kraft liner imports into Belarus shrank sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -42.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 171%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 166%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main uncoated kraft liner supplier to Belarus, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled -17.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Belarus, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to -16.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 58% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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