Brazil: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Brazil

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Brazilian uncoated kraft liner market, when its value decreased by -18% to $X. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Brazil

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 2.5%. Uncoated kraft liner production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner increased by 9.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume 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 2015 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Brazil, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+32.5% per year) and Belgium (-5.0% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Brazil, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+31.4% per year) and Italy (+13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 the Netherlands (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -87.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 479% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 417% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Brazil, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X tons), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +47.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-4.2% per year) and Sweden (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Brazil, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +42.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-5.9% per year) and Sweden (+8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+69.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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